001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

CRUISE CONTROL
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)
GENERAL
The speed regulator (CRUISE CON-
TROL), with electronic control, makes it
possible to drive the car at the required
speed without pressing the accelerator
pedal. This reduces driving fatigue on motorways,
especially during long journeys because
the speed memorised is automatically
maintained.
WARNING The device can only be engaged
at speeds between 30 and 190
km/h.
The device may only be engaged in the
4th , 5th or 6th gear. Travelling downhill with
the device engaged, the car speed may increase
more than the memorised one, due
to the change in the engine load.
The device is disengaged automatically in
any one of the following cases:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– if the VDC, ASR system cuts in;
– with Selespeed or Q-System transmission
if a gear is changed;
– if car speed is below the set limit.
CONTROLS (fig. 79)
Cruise Control is controlled by the
ON/OFF knurled ring (A), by the +/ring
(B) and by the RCL button (C).
Ring (A) has two positions:
– OFF: in this position the device is deactivated;
– ON: is the normal operating position of
the device: the warning light Üon the check
panel turns on.
Ring (B) serves for memorising and maintaining
the car speed or for increasing or lowering
the speed memorised.
Turn the ring (B) to (+) to memorise the
speed reached or increase the speed memorised.
fig. 79
A0B0055m
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
53