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STARTING AND DRIVING
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The setting is 4 (maximum) the first
time the device is used. After the
distance has been modified by the
driver, the new distance will be stored
also after the system is deactivated and
reactivated.
A
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To decrease the distance
Press and release the button to
decrease the distance setting (B)
fig. 152.
The distance setting decreases by one
bar (shorter) every time the button is
pressed.
Once the shortest distance has been
reached, a further press of the button
will set the longest distance. The set
speed is held if there are no cars
ahead.
If a vehicle shown on the instrument
panel proceeds in the same lane,
travelling at slower speed, an icon
appears on the display (where
provided). The device will automatically
adjust the car speed to hold the
distance setting regardless of the set
speed.
The car holds the set distance until:
the vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed higher than the set speed;
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane
or the detection field of the Adaptive
Cruise Control device sensor;
the distance setting is changed;
the Adaptive Cruise Control device is
deactivated/cancelled.
WARNING The maximum breaking
applied by the device is limited. The
driver may apply the brakes in all cases
if needed.
WARNING If the system predicts
that the braking level is insufficient to
maintain the set distance, it signals
the driver to pay attention when
approaching the vehicle ahead by
displaying an alert message on the
display. An acoustic signal is also
emitted. In this case, it is advisable to
brake immediately as necessary to hold
a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
WARNING The driver is responsible for
ensuring that there are no pedestrians,
other cars or objectives along the
direction of the car. Failure to comply
with these precautions may cause
serious accidents and injuries.
WARNING The driver is fully
responsible for holding a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead respecting the
highway code in force in the respective
country.
OVERTAKING AID FUNCTION
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The Adaptive Cruise Control system,
when traffic conditions permit, allows
additional acceleration to be given to
the vehicle to facilitate overtaking by
simply activating the direction indicator.
This additional acceleration is provided
as long as the distance to the vehicle to
be overtaken is guaranteed.
Once acceleration is perceived, the
driver must make sure that the traffic
and cars coming from behind allow
it, and to make the lane change
manoeuvre. Once the trajectory is clear
of vehicles, Adaptive Cruise Control will
regain control of the selected speed,
or reduce it to maintain the desired
distance from the vehicle ahead.
NOTE The overtaking aid function
is only available on the side where
overtaking is permitted according to
the highway code (left in countries
with traffic on the right side of the