184002278 - E5060 CRUISE CONTROL - DESCRIPTION

Description

The Cruise Control function - constant speed regulator - allows the car to be driven at a constant speed without pressing the accelerator pedal.The function is managed by the engine control unit which receives the commands from the special Cruise Control lever on the left of the steering wheel, under the steering column switch unit.The function is switched on by turning the ring nut (ON).When a speed is set (SET +, SET -) it remains memorized and can be recalled at any time (RCL).

The function is automatically switched off:

  • by pressing the brake pedal;
  • by pressing the clutch pedal;
  • by turning the ring nut to OFF;
  • by turning off the engine;
In these cases the last speed reached is memorized, and can be recalled by pressing the RCL button.The system also switches off at vehicle speeds below the permitted minimum (about 30 km/h)When the function is switched on, the relevant warning light on the instrument panel, connected via the CAN network to the engine management control unit, comes on.For more details 5580A cruise control system