Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CRUISE CONTROL
TO MEMORISE SPEED
(for versions/markets, Proceed as follows:
where provided)
turn the knurled ring A-fig. 57 to
Ü and press the accelerator pedal to
the required speed;
GENERAL
push the stalk upwards ( + ) or down-
The speed regulator ( CRUISE CON-
wards ( – ), then release it: car speed
TROL ), with electronic control, makes
is memorised and it is therefore pos-
fig. 57
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it possible to drive the car at the required
sible to release the accelerator ped-
speed, without pressing the accelerator
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
al.
pedal. This reduces driving fatigue dur-
Turn knurled ring A-fig. 57 to Ü.
In the case of need (when overtaking
ing long journeys (specially on high-
for instance) acceleration is possible sim-
ways) because the speed memorised is The device cannot be engaged in first
ply pressing the accelerator pedal: re-
automatically maintained.
speed or reverse. It is recommended to
leasing the accelerator pedal, the car will
engage it in 4th or higher speeds. Trav-
IMPORTANT
The Cruise Control must
return to the speed memorised previ-
elling downhill with the device engaged,
be activated at speeds of between 45
ously.
the car speed may increase more than
and 180 k.p.h., in fourth, fifth and sixth
the memorised one.
gears.
When the device is activated the in-
strument panel warning light Ü turns
on (on certain versions together with a
message on the display) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
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