Assistant systems
ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control
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ACC operation
Fig. 128
On the instrument panel display:
ACC active.
Fig. 129
On the multifunction steering
wheel: buttons for operating the ACC.
Vehicle ahead detected. It will light up if
the distance to the vehicle is adjusted.
Selected distance level 2.
Connecting
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Press the button on the multifunction
.
The ACC does not regulate anything yet
(standby).
Start regulation
Activating the ACC system also automatically
activates the ESC and traction control (TCS).
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To start regulation, press the button
The ACC saves the current speed and main-
tains the set distance. If the current speed is
outside the preset speed range, ACC sets the
minimum speed (if driving slowly) or maximum
speed (if driving fast).
Depending on the driving situation, the follow-
ing indicator lamps come on:
Lights up green
ACC connected, no vehicle detected in
front.
Lights up green
ACC connected, vehicle detected in
front.
When the ACC is in standby, the indicator
lamps light up grey.
Setting speed
To program the speed, press the or
buttons to the desired speed. The
speed is adjusted at intervals of 10 km/h (5
mph).
When the ACC is active, the button
can
be pressed to increase the desired speed by
1 km/h (1 mph). You can then press
to de-
crease it by 1 km/h (1 mph).
Setting your distance level
The distance can be set to one of five levels,
from very short to very long:
•
Press the button and then the button or
•
Alternatively, press the button as many
times as necessary to set the desired distance.
Keep in mind each country’s regulations on
minimum braking distances.
Suspend regulation (standby)
•
or
press the brake pedal.
The ACC indicator lamp is grey; the speed and
distance are saved.
If the ESC or TCS is switched off, the ACC is
automatically interrupted.
