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for example. As soon as strong pressure is
applied to the br
ak
e pedal, the engine will
stop.
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speed without slowing the engine below its
idling speed.
Aft er st
arting the descent of a sl
ope below
30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-
mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of
30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the
driver may increase or decrease the speed
within the limit by pressing the accelerator or
the brake. At this point the function is interrup-
ted and, if necessary, it is then reactivated.
Even so, it is imperative that the surface guar-
antees sufficient adhesion. For this reason,
the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its func-
tion when, for example, descending a slope
with a frozen or slippery surface.
Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message k.
Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes
if the following conditions are met:
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When the driver touches the accelerator
pedal or accel er
at
es slightly to continue driv-
ing, the Auto Hold function releases the brake.
The vehicle moves according to the slope of
the road.
If the vehicle is stationary and one of the con-
ditions required by the Auto Hold function is
impaired, it disconnects itself and the button
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Note
Before entering a car wash, always switch
off the Auto Hol d function, because if the
el
ectronic parking brake is automatically
connected, it may cause damage. Cruise control system
(CCS)*
Control l amp %
It lights up green
The Cruise Control System (GRA) is switched on and
active .
OR:
The Adaptive Cruise Contr ol syst
em (CCS) is
switched on and active.
OR: the speed limiter is s wit
ched on and active.Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
e
w seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
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The speed limiter is switched off. The total
mil eage is displ
ayed. WARNING
After use, always switch off the speed limit-
er to pr e
vent the speed being regulated
against your wishes.
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Operate the speed limiter Fig. 255
On the left of the steering column:
control and butt ons t
o operate the speed limit-
er. Fig. 256
On the left of the steering column:
third l e
ver for operating the speed limiter. Function
Position of the turn signal lever
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Function
Position of the turn signal lever