Driving systems 193 the desired speed is shown in the on-board computer. or Cruise control X To adjust in 5 km/h increments: press the q or С button repeatedly until the desired speed is shown in the on-board computer. Important safety notes Cruise control maintains the set speed of the vehicle for you. In order to keep the speed within the specified tolerance range of between 2 and 15 km/h on downhill gradi- ents, cruise control brakes the vehicle using the continuous brake. When the continuous brake slows the vehicle, the Г indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Cruise control lever: X Push the cruise control lever upwards ; for a higher speed or down = for a lower speed.
X Activate the speed limiter ( Y page 192). Driving mode G WARNING If you call up a stored speed and this is dif- ferent from the current speed, the vehicle accelerates or brakes. If you do not know what the stored speed is, the vehicle may accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know what the stored speed is, store the desired speed again. X Push and hold the cruise control lever until the desired speed is shown in the on-board computer. Driving It is possible to exceed the set limit speed, e.g. when overtaking:
X Briefly depress the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance (kickdown). The set limit speed is still shown and the И symbol flashes in the on-board com- puter. ! Do not exceed the maximum speed of the individual gears. Keep an eye on the rev counter. X When overtaking is completed, briefly release the accelerator pedal and depress it again. The speed limiter again restricts the vehicle speed to the set limit speed. If you fail to adapt your driving style or fail to pay attention to your surroundings, cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an acci- dent nor override the laws of physics.
Cruise control cannot take the road and weather conditions into account, nor the prevailing traffic situation. Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and remaining in lane. You should always adapt your driving style to suit pre- vailing road and weather conditions. Do not use cruise control: Deactivating The limit speed remains stored if you deacti- vate the speed limiter. X Press the o button. The on-board computer shows the И symbol in grey. or X Using the й button, select cruise con- trol. The on-board computer shows the й symbol and the set speed in grey.
R in traffic conditions that do not allow you to drive at a constant speed (e.g. heavy traffic Z