Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,
with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring.◀
If switching off the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed and distance are deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷ The brakes are applied.
▷ The clutch pedal is depressed.
▷ Transmission position D is disengaged.
▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability.
▷ The safety belt and the driver's door are
opened when the vehicle is standing.
▷ The system has not detected objects for an
extended period, e.g., on a road with very little
traffic without road edge line markings.
▷ Radar sensor is soiled.
See also:
Activating
Switch position with the
ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic ...
Driving tips
This chapter provides you with information useful
in dealing with specific driving and operating
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Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transm ...