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Electronic Speed Control for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED  
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated  
When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con-  
accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic  
(40 km/h).  
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired  
vehicle set speed.  
To Activate  
Push the ON/OFF button (located in the end of the lever)  
once, and the cruise indicator light (located in the mes-  
sage window of the odometer) will illuminate, showing  
that the Electronic Speed Control system is on. To turn  
the Electronic Speed Control system off, push the ON/  
OFF button a second time, and both the Electronic Speed  
Control system and indicator will turn off.  
Electronic Speed Control Lever  
NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-  
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut  
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speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF  
position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed  
memory.  
WARNING!  
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on  
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently  
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.  
You could lose control and have an accident. Always  
leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when  
you are not using it.  
Resuming Speed  
To resume a previously set speed, raise the Electronic  
Speed Control lever (RESUME ACCEL) upward, and  
release. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
Varying The Speed Setting  
To Set At A Desired Speed  
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-  
crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME  
ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the  
RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to  
increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed  
will be established.  
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press  
the SET lever downward and then release. Lift your foot  
off the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the  
selected speed.  
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control  
A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the Electronic  
Speed Control lever (CANCEL) toward you will deacti-  
vate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set  
Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to RESUME  
ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed  
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increase. Each time the lever is tapped speed increases, so NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains  
tapping the lever three times will increase speed by speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on  
3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc.  
moderate hills is normal.  
To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set, Your vehicle may experience a downshift (automatic  
push down and hold the Electronic Speed Control lever transmissions only) while climbing uphill or descending  
in SET DECEL. If the lever is continually held in the SET downhill. This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle  
DECEL position, the set speed will continue to decrease set speed.  
until the lever is released. Release the lever when the  
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, so  
desired speed is reached, and a new set speed will be  
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed  
established.  
Control.  
Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to SET DE-  
CEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed  
decrease. Each time the lever is tapped, speed decreases.  
Accelerating To Pass  
Press the accelerator as you normally would. When the  
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.  
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WARNING!  
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the  
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-  
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you  
could lose control. An accident could be the result.  
Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic  
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or  
slippery.