125002434 - E5060 CRUISE CONTROL - DESCRIPTION

Description

The Cruise Control function - constant speed governor - allows the driver to drive the car at a constant speed without pressing the accelerator pedal.The function is managed by the engine control unit. This receives commands from a Cruise Control lever on the left of the steering wheel beneath the stalk switch unit.The function is engaged by turning the wheel (ON).When a speed is set ( SET + , SET - ), the setting is saved and may be called up at any time ( RCL ).

The function is automatically deactivated:

  • by pressing the brake pedal;
  • by pressing the clutch pedal;
  • by turning the wheel to OFF;
  • by switching off the engine;
In such cases, the last speed achieved is stored and can be recalled by pressing the RCL button.The system also deactivates at speeds below the minimum permitted speed (about 30 km/h)With the system activated, the warning light in the instrument panel comes on, connected via the CAN to the engine management control unit.For more details    Characteristic of working principle 5580A CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM