184000373 - 5580A CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Cruise Control
OPERATING
The engine managment systems for petrol engines with motorized throttles and diesel engines with electronically controlled injection times include the Cruise Control function, i.e. a system which automatically maintains the cruising speed set by the driver.The Cruise Control is integrated in the steering column switch unit which also controls the direction indicators and front/rear window wiper.The figure shows the location of the Cruise Control.
The third lever on the steering column switch incorporates the Cruise Control commands, namely:
- a ring switch for activating/deactivating the system;
- 2 - lever with the function of memorizing the vehicle speed increase/decrease;
- a Resume button for recalling the memorised speed.
| Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Resume command positive signal |
| 2 | Supply controlled by the ignition |
| 3 | N.C. |
| 4 | Cruise control engagement positive signal (on) |
| 5 | Deceleration positive signal (-) |
| 6 | Acceleration positive signal (+) |
Memorisation of the preselected speed
To activate the Cruise Control function, it is necessary to:
- 1 - activate the bistable ring switch in the ON position;
- 2 - bring the car up to the desired speed; remember that the Cruise Control can only be activated for speeds of over 30 km/h. It is advisable to switch it on in fourth gear or upwards, and on road conditions which allow the set speed to be maintained safely.
- 3 - push the steering column switch unit lever upwards to increase the speed : the lever returns automatically (unstable).
- 4 - release the accelerator pedal and allow the system to act directly;
- 5 the instrument panel will light up the warning light in fixed mode in accordance with the signal coming from the fuel injection control unit via the CAN network, indicating the Cruise Control operating status. When it goes out, this indicates the deactivation of the system.
Variation of the memorised speed
Proceed as follows to change the stored speed:(A) Speed increase:
- push the lever upwards: an acceleration ramp is produced at a constant gradient which can be programmed;
- on release of the lever (automatic return), the system maintains and memorises the new speed reached by the car.
(B) Speed reduction
- push the lever downwards: the car speed is reduced in relation to that set previously by the Cruise Control; release the lever and the system will maintain the new speed reached by the car.
Function of resume button
This function enables the car to be restored to the last speed value memorised, by pressing a button, if the Cruise Control has been switched off because of particular conditions (e.g. operation of the clutch or use of the stop switch during braking).Cruise control deactivation
(A) The Cruise Control is deactivated by the user by:
- turning the ring switch to the OFF position
- switching off the engine;
- operating the brake or clutch pedal (in these cases the last speed reached remains memorised, and can be recalled by pressing the Resume button).
- vehicle speed below the permitted minimum (about 30 km/h) or above the permitted maximum;
 | - if the lever is operated without using the clutch, the rpm and car speed will not be consistent; in all these cases, pressing the resume button re-activates the system. |
| The engaged gear is recognised by comparing the car speed with the engine rpm with clutch engaged. |
(B) The Cruise Control is automatically deactivated if:
- acceleration higher than the set limit occurs (e.g. a rapid descent);
- deceleration higher than the set limit occurs (e.g. the gear selector lever is used without the clutch).
However, the system switches off automatically when the signals used by the Cruise software are incorrect because they are attributable to faults in the components;
- vehicle speed sensor;
- accelerator pedal potentiometer;
- brake switch plausibility
- plausibility of clutch switch;
- plausibility of Cruise switch and Resume button;
- plausibility of Cruise switch and speed increase or decrease lever positions;
The Cruise Control system is also deactivated in all cases where errors occur on components which impair engine operation, such as:
- engine management control unit;
- engine rpm sensor;
- electronic throttle body actuators/sensors (petrol engines);
- engine load meter (petrol engines);
- coils (petrol engines);
- fuel injectors;
- high-pressure system components (diesel engines);
| A ''fault'' is a serious malfunction of the engine control system or Cruise Control system, such as to require that the Cruise Control become ''blocked'' (i.e. disabled until the engine is turned off). An ''anomaly'' is an anomalous condition (due to a malfunction or incorrect command from the user, such as, for example, involuntary simultaneous activation of the Resume buttons and (+) (-) ring buttons, such as to require that the Cruise Control be deactivated, but not blocked. |