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Exceeding the set speed
It is always possible to drive faster
than the set speed by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the
vehicle returns to the stored speed. If
a slower moving vehicle is ahead, the
following distance selected by the
driver is restored.
While the set speed is exceeded, the
set speed flashes on the adaptive
cruise control screen.
9 Warning
Accelerating by the driver
deactivates automatic braking by
the system. This is indicated as a
pop-up warning in the Driver
Information Centre.
Resuming stored speed
Press " or OK to reactivate the
adaptive cruise control at the stored
speed.
Adaptive cruise control on
vehicles with automatic
transmission
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the adaptive cruise
control allows to maintain the
selected distance behind a braking
vehicle until a complete stop is
reached.
If the system has stopped your
vehicle behind another vehicle, the
green control indicator . is
displayed to the left of the set speed
setting. This symbol notifies, that the
vehicle is hold automatically in stop
position.
While the vehicle is hold in stop
position, the following
recommendations should be
followed:
● Do not leave the vehicle.
● Do not open the load
compartment.
● Do not engage the reverse gear.
● Do not drop off or pick up
passengers.
Within three seconds after the vehicle
has been stopped by the system, the
vehicle slowly moves again. After
three seconds, accelerate or
depress . to drive away. Pay
attention to the surroundings of the
vehicle when driving away.
If the vehicle stays stopped for more
than five minutes without any action
of the driver, the electric parking
brake is applied. Control indicator
j will illuminate. To release electric
parking brake, press the accelerator
pedal.
Electric parking brake 3 135.
9 Warning
When the system is deactivated or
cancelled, the vehicle will no
longer be held at a stop and can
start moving. Be always prepared
to manually apply the brake to hold
the vehicle stationary.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is
being held at a stop by adaptive
cruise control. Always move
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