Cruise control
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
The cruise control helps maintain an individually stored constant speed when driving above about 15 mph (20 km/h).
Cruise control slows down the vehicle only by reducing the flow of fuel to the engine, not by braking .
More information:
- Shifting
- Parts, accessories, repairs, and modifications
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.
Indicator lights
Fig. 136 In the instrument cluster display: Cruise control status indications.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Display
Different cruise control versions are available. The stored speed is shown in the instrument cluster display on some equipment versions.
Status
Cruise control temporarily deactivated. Stored speed displayed in a darker shade or in smaller numbers.
System malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Cruise control activated. No speed stored in memory.
Cruise control is active. Stored speed displayed in white or in larger numbers.
Indicator lights
| Lights up | Possible cause |
|---|---|
| Cruise control is regulating the vehicle speed. | |
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
- Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
- Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
If the cruise control is switched on when the ignition is switched off. No speed is stored for the cruise control.
The displays may vary depending on vehicle equipment.
Cruise control operation
Fig. 137 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
| In order to: | You must: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Switch on cruise control. | Press the |
System is switched on, but does not regulate vehicle speed until a speed is set. |
| Set cruise control to current vehicle speed. | Press the |
Current vehicle speed is set; cruise control helps to maintain this speed. |
| Temporarily deactivate cruise control. | Press the OR:Briefly press the OR: Depress the brake pedal. |
Cruise control is temporarily deactivated. The speed is still stored in the memory. |
| Resume speed stored in cruise control. | Press the |
Cruise control resumes speed previously set. |
| Increase set speed (while cruise control is actively controlling vehicle speed). | Briefly press the |
The vehicle will accelerate until the new higher speed is reached and saves the new higher speed in the memory. |
| Press the |
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| Press and hold the |
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| Reduce set speed (while cruise control is actively controlling vehicle speed). | Briefly press the |
Cruise control will slow the vehicle down without braking by reducing the flow of fuel to the engine until the new lower speed is reached and saves the new lower speed in the memory. |
| Press the |
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| Press and hold the |
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| Switch off cruise control. | Briefly press the OR: In any operating mode, press and hold the |
System is switched off. The set speed is deleted. |
Changing gears when cruise control is active
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.
Automatic deactivation
Cruise control speed regulation 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, though ESC.
- If an airbag deploys.
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