SMART forfour - Driving Systems; Cruise Control Activating

For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Y page 251).
For more information on driving with sum-
mer tyres, see (Y page 250).
Observe the notes in the "Winter opera-
tion" section (Y page 250).
Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. Cruise control does not
brake the vehicle automatically. Only the
engine's braking effect is available. In
order to reduce speed and maintain dis-
tance to
other road users, you need to brake
yourself. This cancels cruise control.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to main-
tain a steady speed for a prolonged period.
You can use cruise control at speeds above
30 km/h.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style,
cruise control can neither reduce the risk
of an accident nor override the laws of
physics. Cruise control cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic condi-
tions. Cruise
control is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle
in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane.
Do not use cruise control:
R
in road and traffic conditions which do
not allow you to maintain a constant
speed (e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding
roads)
R
on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or
accelerating can cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could
then skid
R
when there
is poor visibility, e.g. due to
fog, heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the
new driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control buttons
:
Activates/deactivates cruise control
;
Stores, increases or reduces the cur-
rent speed
=
Calls up the last speed stored
?
Interrupts cruise control
Activating cruise control
Cruise control must be activated before it
can be used.
X
Press switch : (V).
Cruise control is activated.
The V symbol appears in the multi-
function display.
i
When you switch off the engine, cruise
control remains activated and the last
speed stored is cleared.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
When cruise control is active, you can save
the current speed starting from 30 km/h.
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