Cruise control
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
Your vehicle may be equipped with cruise control, which helps maintain an individually stored constant speed.
Cruise control slows down the vehicle only by reducing the flow of fuel to the engine, not by braking .
Speed range
Cruise control is available when driving forward at speeds above about 15 mph (25 km/h).
Driving with cruise control
You can exceed the stored speed at any time, for example, when passing another vehicle. Speed regulation is interrupted while you accelerate and then resumed to the stored speed.
Operating cruise control
You can operate cruise control with the multi-function steering wheel .
Displays
Different cruise control versions are available. The stored speed is shown in the instrument cluster display, depending on equipment.
- Cruise control is regulating speed.
- Cruise control is regulating speed.
- Displayed in gray or small: Cruise control not regulating speed. Shown in white or large: Cruise control regulating speed.
If no speed is stored, is shown in the instrument cluster display instead of the speed.
Changing gears when cruise control is active (manual transmission only)
The cruise control reduces acceleration as soon as the clutch pedal is pressed, and automatically continues to regulate the speed after a gear change.
Driving downhill with cruise control
If cruise control cannot maintain constant speed while driving downhill, slow the vehicle with the foot brake and downshift if necessary.
WARNING
Using the cruise control when it is not possible to drive safely at a constant speed can be dangerous and can lead to an accident and serious personal injuries.
- Never use cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or when you cannot keep a safe distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you.
- Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or slippery roads (such gravel roads, wet roads, or snowy or icy roads) or on roads with standing water.
- Never use cruise control when driving off-road or on unpaved roads.
- Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
- To help prevent unintended operation of cruise control, switch the system off when it is not being used.
- It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when the previously set speed is too high for the existing road, traffic, or weather conditions.
- When going downhill, the cruise control may not be able to maintain a constant speed. The vehicle will speed up because of its own weight. Downshift and/or use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
Using cruise control
Fig. 110 Left-hand side of the multi-function steering wheel: Buttons for operating the cruise control.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Switching on
- Press the
button.
System is switched on, but does not regulate vehicle speed until a speed is set.
Setting the current speed
- Press the
button when the vehicle is moving.
The current vehicle speed is set; cruise control helps to maintain this speed.
The green indicator light or
comes on.
Adjusting the set speed
You can adjust the stored speed while cruise control is regulating by briefly pressing the following buttons:
- + 1 mph (1 km/h)
- - 1 mph (1 km/h)
To adjust the stored speed continuously, press and hold the or
button.
Cruise control will accelerate to adapt the vehicle speed, or slow the vehicle down without braking by reducing the flow of fuel to the engine until the new lower speed is reached.
Temporarily deactivating cruise control
- Briefly press the
or
- OR: Depress the brake pedal.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming cruise control
- Press the
button.
Cruise control resumes at the speed previously set.
Switching off
- Press and hold the
The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.
Tips and troubleshooting
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Cruise control system malfunction
- Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealership or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated or temporarily interrupted
- If the system detects an error that could affect the function of the cruise control.
- If the vehicle has accelerated and goes faster than the stored speed for a longer time.
- If the brake pedal is depressed.
- If regulation related to driving dynamics is taking place, for example, through ESC.
- If an airbag deploys.
- Automatic transmission: If the selector lever is shifted to Neutral (N). The cruise control will not deactivate when shifting between D/S and Tiptronic mode.
- If there is an automatic braking maneuver from the Forward Collision Warning (Front Assist) system .
If the system does not respond as expected, switch the system off and have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealership or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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