Driving
5.3 Driving and turning off the truck crane
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5.3.2 Cruise control
Cruise control enables you to drive at a constant speed without pressing the
accelerator.
Switching on You can only switch on cruise control at speeds of over 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Press the switch upwards or downwards once.
Cruise control is switched on. The symbol (1) is displayed in the Driving dis-
play.
The current speed is maintained.
You can exceed this speed with the accelerator. After the accelerator is
released, cruise control goes back down to the set speed.
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On downhill slopes, the speed set may be exceeded since cruise control
does not brake the truck crane. Switch cruise control off on downhill slopes.
Increasing/reducing the speed
• Press the switch up/down until the required speed has been reached.
or
• Push the switch upwards/downwards once. The speed will increase/
decrease by 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph).
The set speed is maintained.
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Risk of accident due to carelessness
Be ready to brake at all times when cruise control is switched on.
Only switch cruise control on if the traffic situation permits a constant
speed.