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Intelligent Speed Limiter - Diesel, Vehicles Without: Lane Centering
Press to set the system in standby mode. The system prompts you to set a speed or show the detected speed limit as the set speed. Press again to switch the system off.
Press the toggle button upward or downward with the system in standby mode to set the speed limiter to the current vehicle speed. The set speed is stored and displayed in the information display.
Principle of Operation
WARNING:
When you are going downhill, your vehicle speed could increase above the set speed. The system does not apply the brakes.
WARNING:
You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. |
The system allows you to limit the vehicle speed to the maximum speed limit detected by the speed sign recognition system. For example, if the speed sign recognition system detects a
80 km/h (50 mph) speed limit, the vehicle speed is limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). You can temporarily exceed the set speed if required, for example to overtake.
Note:
The system does not limit the vehicle speed to speed limits shown with a supplementary traffic sign in the information display.
Using Intelligent Speed Limiter
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On or Off
Press to set the system in standby mode. The system prompts you to set a speed or show the detected speed limit as the set speed. Press again to switch the system off.Note:
The speed limiter icon and the set speed indicator are greyed out in standby mode.
Note:
The system does not limit the vehicle speed in standby mode.
Setting the Speed Limiter
Press the toggle button upward or downward with the system in standby mode to set the speed limiter to the current vehicle speed. The set speed is stored and displayed in the information display.Note:
The set speed limiter adjusts when the system detects a different maximum speed limit.
Note:
If the system cannot detect a maximum speed limit, the system returns to standby mode.
You can adjust the set speed in small or large increments. Press the toggle button upward or downward once to adjust the set speed in small increments. Press and hold the toggle button upward or downward to adjust the set speed in large increments.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press to cancel the set speed limiter. The system returns to standby mode. |
Resuming the Set Speed
Press to resume the set speed limiter. The system sets the speed limiter to the detected maximum speed limit at the time it resumes. |
Intentionally Exceeding the Speed Limit
Firmly press the accelerator pedal to temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The system resumes when the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit, or when you press the RES button.
System Warnings
A warning appears in the information display if any of the following occur:- The vehicle speed exceeds the current set speed.
- The system detects a maximum speed limit that is lower than the current vehicle speed.
- You intentionally exceed the set speed.
- You unintentionally exceed the set speed, for example when you are going downhill. A tone also sounds.
Note:
A tone sounds if you continue to exceed the set speed.
Note:
If the speed sign recognition system detects a speed limit outside the operational speed range, a tone sounds and the system returns to standby mode.
Adjusting Intelligent Speed Limiter Tolerance Settings
You can set a permanent speed tolerance that is in addition to the detected speed limit through the tolerance menu in the information display.
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Driver Assist. | Press the menu button. |
Speed Limiter | Press the OK button. |
Intelligent | Press the OK button. |
Tolerance | Press the OK button.Press the toggle button upward or downward to choose your required speed setting.Press the OK button. |
Switching to Normal Speed Limiter
You can change between intelligent speed limiter and normal speed limiter using the information display. Intelligent speed limiter allows you to limit the vehicle speed to the maximum speed limit detected by the speed sign recognition system. Normal speed limiter allows you to manually limit the vehicle speed using controls on the steering wheel.
To switch between intelligent speed limiter and normal speed limiter, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
Driver Assist. | Press the menu button. |
Speed Limiter | Press the OK button. |
Intelligent | Press the OK button. |
Note:
If you switch intelligent speed limiter off, the system defaults to manual speed limiter. You can manually set the speed limiter using the controls on the steering wheel.
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