Driving
5.3 Driving the truck crane and switching it off
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GMK5150L
12.01.2018
5.3.2 Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to drive at a constant speed without pressing the
accelerator.
Switching on You can switch on cruise control only at speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Press the button (1) once.
Cruise control is switched on. The symbol (2) is displayed in the Driving
display.
The current speed is maintained.
You can exceed this speed with the accelerator. After the accelerator is
released, cruise control reverts to the set speed.
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On downhill slopes, the speed set may be exceeded since cruise control
does not brake the truck crane. Switch the cruise control off on downhill
slopes.
Increasing/reducing the speed
– Increase with (1)
– Reduce with (2)
• Press the corresponding button until the desired speed is reached
or
• Press the corresponding button once. The speed will increase/decrease
by 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)
The set speed is maintained.
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Risk of accidents due to carelessness
Be ready to brake at all times when cruise control is switched on!
Switch cruise control on only if the traffic situation permits a constant
speed.