Fiat 124 Spider, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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INCREASING /
DECREASING SPEED
To increase speed
With cruise control switch : press the
switch and hold it your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed. Press the
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Using accelerator pedal : depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate to the
desired speed. Press the SET/- switch
and release it immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will not
interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
RESUME SPEED
If some other method besides the
OFF/CANCEL switch was used to
cancel cruising speed (such as applying
the brake pedal) and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h,
increase the vehicle speed up to
25 km/h or more and press the
switch.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods: slightly depress
the brake pedal/depress the clutch
pedal (versions with manual
transmission)/press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
If the switch is pressed
when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
Note
If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled:
the parking brake is applied;
Versions with Speed limiter : the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed;
Automatic transmission : the
selector lever is in the P or N position or
on versions with
manual
transmission : the shift lever is in the
neutral position;
Automatic transmission : the cruise
control cannot be cancelled while
driving in manual mode (selector lever
shifted from D to M position). Therefore,
engine braking will not be applied even
if the transaxle is shifted down to a
lower gear. If deceleration is required,
lower the set speed or depress the
brake pedal;
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be reset.
WARNING
144)
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use: leaving the
cruise control system in an activation-ready
state while the cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the activation
button is accidentally pressed, and result in
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
145)
While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
146)
In the event of device faults or failures,
go to a Fiat Dealership.
147)
The cruise control can be dangerous
if the system cannot keep a constant
speed. In specific conditions speed may be
excessive, resulting in the risk of losing
control of the vehicle and causing
accidents. Do not use the device in heavy
traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or slippery
roads.
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