ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control
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Or on the left, in countries that drive on the left hand side of the road.
Avoid undertaking on the right
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If a vehicle is detected in the left lane that is
travelling at a speed slower than that set by
the driver, it will brake the vehicle within the
comfort limits of the system to avoid passing it
on the right ›››Fig.139.
You can cancel this regulation by changing the
set speed or by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The function works at speeds over 80km/h
(50mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.
Overtaking
When the turn signal is switched on for over-
taking, the ACC reduces the distance from the
vehicle in front to help with the overtaking ma-
noeuvre. The set cruising speed will not be ex-
ceeded.
The function works at speeds over 80km/h
(50mph). It may not be available in certain
countries.
Stop&Go function
The ACC can bring the vehicle to a standstill if
the vehicle in front stops. Vehicles with manual
gearboxes: you will need to keep the clutch
pedal depressed to allow the car to come to a
complete stop.
The ACC remains active and the message ACC
ready to start is displayed on the instrument
cluster for a few seconds. You can extend or
reactivate this warning by pressing the button
or by grabbing the wheel if your vehicle is
tted with Travel Assist. During this time, the
vehicle will move o again if the vehicle in front
moves forwards.
To move o when the message ACC ready to
start is not longer displayed, once the vehicle
in front has moved o:
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Briey depress the accelerator pedal (and
gently lift the clutch pedal on vehicles with
manual gearboxes).
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OR: press the button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
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OR: take the wheel again if your vehicle has
Travel Assist.
The ACC does not remain active in the follow-
ing cases:
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The stopping phase lasts for several minutes.
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When a vehicle door is opened.
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If the ignition is switched o.
WARNING
If the message ACC ready to start is displayed
on the instrument cluster display and the
vehicle in front moves o, your vehicle will
move o automatically. In this case, any ob-
stacles in the road may not be detected. This
may cause serious accidents and injuries.
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Always check the road before moving o,
and apply the vehicle brakes yourself if nec-
essary.
ACC system limitations
The limits of the ACC system mean that it is not
appropriate in all situations ››› in Introduc-
tion on page204.
CUPRA does not recommend using the func-
tion in the following cases ››› :
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Heavy rain, snow or fog.
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When going through tunnels.
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On stretches of road with roadworks.
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On routes with curves, e.g. on mountain
roads.
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On o-road routes.
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In covered car parks.
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On roads with embedded metal objects such
as train or tram tracks.
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On roads with loose gravel.