Cruise control
Steering wheel-mounted controls and display
1 - Standby mode
2 - Resume set speed
3 - Deactivating
4 - Activate/set
speed
5 - Set speed indicator (parentheses indicate standby mode)
Engaging the cruise control function
Before a speed can be set, the cruise control system must be engaged (put in standby mode).
Press the symbol (1).
> The symbol illuminates and the
text (---) mph (5) indicates that cruise control is in standby mode.
NOTE
- Putting cruise control in standby mode does not set a cruising speed.
- When cruise control is in standby mode, the driver's seat belt must be fastened before a cruising speed can be set.
Setting a speed
Use the or
buttons set the vehicle's current speed.
The set speed is shown in the display.
NOTE
Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
Adjusting the set speed
After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the
or
buttons.
1. Press and hold down or
until the vehicle reaches the desired
speed.
> This will become the set speed when the button is released.
2. Press or
for approximately a half second and
release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
NOTE
- A temporary increase in speed by pressing the accelerator pedal, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect the current cruise control setting. The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
- If one of the cruise control buttons is kept depressed for more than approx. 1 minute cruise control is disengaged. The engine must then be switched off in order to reset cruise control.
Automatic deactivation
Cruise control is automatically deactivated temporarily if one of the following occurs:
- If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
- When the brake pedal is depressed.
- If the gear selector is moved to position N.
- During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
- If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.
The currently set speed will be saved in the system's memory.
Temporary deactivation
The driver can temporarily deactivate cruise control by pressing 0. The saved speed is shown in brackets in the information display.
Resume set speed
If cruise control has been deactivated temporarily, it can be reactivated by
pressing . The vehicle's speed returns
to the most recently set speed.
WARNING
There may be a significant increase in speed after the
button has been pressed.
Deactivation
Cruise control is disengaged by pressing
or by switching off the engine. The
set speed is cleared.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
See also:
Tread wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running
across or parallel to the tread. The letters TWI
are printed on the side of the tire. When
approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the
tread ...
Warning/information symbol in center ofthe instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or
yellow
light depending on the nature
of the information displayed.
Red symbol – Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible in a suitable location and read the
message ...
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red section
on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the
vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully
after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the
b ...