Driving
5.3 Driving the truck crane and switching it off
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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 switch on cruise control only at speeds of over 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Press the switch upwards or downwards once
Cruise control is switched on. The current speed is maintained.
You can exceed this speed with the accelerator. After the accelerator is
released, cruise control reverts 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 the 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.
Switching off
• Push the switch forwards once. The cruise control is now switched off.
Cruise control is also switched off,
– when the service brake or additional brake is applied,
– when speed falls below 10 km/h (6 mph),
– when the Temposet function is switched on,
– when the ignition is switched off.
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Risk of accidents due to carelessness!
Be ready to brake at all times when cruise control is switched on!
Switch cruise control on only if the traffic situation permits a constant
speed.