brake light INFINITI G37 2012 User Guide

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models) GUID-6F348F29-B160-4632-B05C-A45F6D5E7AD7
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
9. Parking brake release warning GUID-7289EFE7-F400-4C19-9597-F8AA159911CA
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the
parking brake is applied.
10. Low fuel warning GUID-2FE47C40-46BC-4EC8-AC52-E90EBB5F8B0F
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it
is convenient, preferably before the fuel
gauge reaches the empty (E) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches
the empty (E) position.
11. Low washer fluid warning GUID-54C94524-E0BC-4326-8A11-B2CD705757A6
This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “ Window washer fluid ”
(P.8-16).)
12. Door/trunk open warning (igni-
tion switch is in the ON position) GUID-50585695-BAF8-48B7-8A81-CEA312693DE1
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the trunk lid are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the trunk lid is open on the display.
13. Loose fuel cap warning GUID-479E9C15-B26C-477B-8AA7-ED29D6CD76ED
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. (See “ Fuel-filler
door ” (P.3-23).)
14. Check tire pressure warning GUID-174D3E5C-C80F-432A-944F-EE13C51D1486
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates to indicate the low tire pressure. If
this warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. (See
“ Low tire pressure warning light ” (P.2-15)
and “ Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ” (P.5-4).)
15. “ Time to rest ” indicator GUID-9639DC97-247E-4499-BA1B-AFF133E94400
This indicator appears when the set “ time
to rest ” indicator activates. You can set the
time for up to 6 hours. (See “ Trip
computer ” (P.2-26).) 16. Low outside temperature warn-
ing GUID-E9986E7D-DDA6-4BCF-8D8E-D8F9C645C41B
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37 8 F (3 8 C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “ Trip
computer ” (P.2-26).)
17. Cruise indicator GUID-8437A118-88BE-4895-A266-56D415AE4EC7
Cruise main switch indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The indicator is displayed when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. When the
main switch is pushed again, the indicator
disappears. When the cruise control main
switch indicator is displayed, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The indicator is displayed while the vehicle
speed is controlled by the cruise control
system. If the indicator blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate that the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked by an
INFINITI retailer.
See “ Cruise control ” (P.5-21) for details.
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Battery saver system GUID-015F3DAF-8A59-4727-BB76-C11FB41B2B60
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
or position and the ignition switch
in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 5 minutes after the ignition
switch has been pushed to the OFF
position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
or position after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position.
CAUTION. When you turn on the headlight switch
again after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will not turn off auto-
matically. Be sure to turn the light
switch to the OFF position when you
leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time, otherwise the battery will be
discharged. . Never leave the light switch on when the
engine is not running for extended
periods of time even if the headlights
turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Ca-
nada only) GUID-84A2F990-744E-4ADE-B431-E99613FFC97F
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the
position when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. SIC3257
Instruments and controls
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Cancel or activate seat synchroni-
zation function GUID-9FA1381E-62FE-4338-8BE9-EF06F61AFC12
For Automatic Transmission models:
The selector lever must be in the P (Park)
position with the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
For Manual Transmission models:
The parking brake must be applied with
the ignition switch in the ACC position.
The seat synchronization function can be
activated or canceled by pushing and
holding the SET switch for more than 10
seconds while the ignition switch is in the
ACC position.
The indicator lights on the memory
switches (1 and 2) will blink once when
the function is canceled, and the indicator
lights will blink twice when the function is
activated. Note that the indicator lights
may illuminate after 5 seconds while
holding the SET switch. This indicates
readiness for linking the Intelligent Key to
a stored memory position. Keep the SET
switch pushed for more than 10 seconds to
turn on or off the seat synchronization
function. MEMORY STORAGE GUID-A3BE9A91-CE23-4574-92F2-3FB031E53D7E
Two positions for the driver ’ s seat, steering
column and outside mirrors can be stored
in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the mem-
ory system.
1. Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual transmission models:
Apply the parking brake.
2. Raise the seatback (Coupe).
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
4. Adjust the driver ’ s seat, steering col-
umn and outside mirrors to the desired
positions by manually operating each
adjusting switch. For additional infor-
mation, see “ Seats ” (P.1-2) and “ Tilt/
telescopic steering ” (P.3-26) and “ Out-
side mirrors ” (P.3-29).
5. Push the SET switch and, within 5
seconds, push the memory switch (1
or 2) fully for at least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed
memory switch will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
If memory is stored in the same
memory switch, the previous memory
will be deleted.
Linking Intelligent Key to a stored
memory position GUID-260E8272-8777-4E19-9288-E40B723FABBA
The Intelligent Key can be linked to a
stored memory position with the following
procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory
position.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5
seconds, push the
button on the
Intelligent Key. If the indicator light
blinks, the Intelligent Key is linked to
that memory setting.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion, and then push the
button on the
Intelligent Key. The driver ’ s seat, steering
wheel and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position.
Confirming memory storage GUID-E5D175B3-57DC-4C96-A449-0B72F25D2264
. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position and push the SET switch. If
the main memory has not been stored,
the indicator light will come on for
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]3-34 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsapproximately 0.5 second. When the
memory has stored in position, the
indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse opens, the memory will be
canceled. In this case, reset the desired
position using the previous procedure.
. If optional Intelligent Keys are added to
your vehicle, the memory storage pro-
cedure to switch 1 or 2 and linking
Intelligent Key procedure to a stored
memory position should be performed
again for each Intelligent Key. For
additional Intelligent Key information,
see “ Keys ” (P.3-2).
Selecting the memorized position GUID-739A81F0-8862-49C2-BBA8-117F41F648F9
1. Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual transmission models:
Apply the parking brake.
2. Raise the seatback (Coupe).
3. Use one of the following methods to
move the driver ’ s seat, the outside
mirrors and the steering wheel. .
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position and push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second. .
Within 45 seconds of opening the
driver ’ s door, push the memory
switch (1 or 2) fully for at least 1
second.
The driver ’ s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indica-
tor light flashing, and then the light
will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.
For manual transmission models, the
memory positions can be selected even
when the engine is running. In this case,
move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position and apply the parking brake.
Then, perform step 2.
SYSTEM OPERATION GUID-0383C8BF-12F8-48D0-9B28-5A2A0DCC8D55
The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
. When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
. When the adjusting switch for the
driver ’ s seat and steering column is
turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating.
. When the memory switch 1 or 2 is not
pushed for at least 1 second.
. When the seat, steering column and
outside mirrors have already been
moved to the memorized position.
. When no position is stored in the
memory switch.
. When the parking brake is released (MT
models).
. When the speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) while the parking brake is
applied (MT models).
To restart the drive positioner system,
move the parking brake to off and on.
. When the engine is started while
moving the automatic drive positioner.
. When the AT selector lever is moved
from the P (Park) position to any other
position. (However, it will not be
canceled if the switch is pushed while
the seat and steering column are
returning to the previous positions
(entry/exit function).)
. When the driver ’ s door remains open
for more than 45 seconds and the
ignition switch is not in the ON posi-
tion.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SAA2404
Models with navigation system
SAA2606
Models without navigation system PREDICTIVE COURSE LINE SETTINGS GUID-E2F40034-05E0-401F-9E99-A34483BA8B36
To turn ON or OFF the predictive course line
display, push the SETTING button, select
the “ Camera ” key and push the ENTER
button.
. Predictive Course Lines
When this item is turned to ON, the
predicted course lines will be displayed
on the monitor when the selector/shift
lever is in the “ R ” (Reverse) position.
HOW TO ADJUST SCREEN GUID-8EC63937-DDFF-48F5-9E13-CE42D28EBED6
To adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness,
Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the
rearview monitor, push the SETTING button
with the rearview monitor on, select the
“ Display ” key on the screen and select the
item key and adjust the level using the
INFINITI controller.
Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color,
Contrast and Black Level of the rearview
monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make
sure the parking brake is firmly applied
and the engine is not running. OPERATING TIPS GUID-C7806C41-88DD-4A7A-BEE4-AA3328E302E3
. When the selector/shift lever is shifted
to the “ R ” (Reverse) position, the
monitor screen automatically changes
to the rearview monitor mode. How-
ever, the radio can be heard.
. It may take some time until the rearview
monitor is displayed after the selector/
shift lever has been shifted to “ R ” from
another position or to another position
from “ R ” . Objects may be distorted
momentarily until the rearview monitor
screen is displayed completely.
. When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not clearly
display objects. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
. When strong light directly enters the
camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
. Vertical lines may be seen in objects on
the screen. This is due to strong
reflected light from the bumper. This
is not a malfunction.
. The screen may flicker under fluores-
cent light. This is not a malfunction.
. The colors of objects on the rearview
monitor may differ somewhat from
those of the actual object.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-8 Starting and drivingcollision and result in personal injury.
. The vehicle generally moves or pulls in
the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelerator
pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe
location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-
ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers
and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“ Changing a flat tire ” (P.6-3) of this
Owner ’ s Manual. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING GUID-9FACE374-80C0-473A-AF0E-37D9C4BE0B25
WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and im-
pairs judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of being
involved in an accident injuring yourself and
others. Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the severity
of the injury.
INFINITI is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don ’ t mix!
And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don ’ t drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or
some other physical condition.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) DRIVING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GUID-A083649A-0774-46ED-A3DF-AB198E309722
WARNING . Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp
steering maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
. This vehicle is not designed for offroad
(rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy
or muddy roads that tires may get stuck
in.
. For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position with
the engine running. Doing so may result

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-12 Starting and driving SSD0768
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE GUID-9671F916-0B52-40C4-A8B6-C2EBEE799C79
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
almost discharged, the guide light
* B
of
the Intelligent Key port
* A
blinks and the
indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display. (See “ Dot matrix liquid
crystal display ” (P.2-20).)
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key
into the port
* 1
allows you to start the
engine. Make sure that the key ring side
faces backward as illustrated. Insert the
Intelligent Key in the port until it is latched
and secured. To remove the Intelligent Key from the port,
push the ignition switch to the OFF position
and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
NOTE:
The Intelligent Key port does not charge
the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the
low battery indicator in the dot matrix
liquid crystal display, replace the battery
as soon as possible. (See “ Intelligent Key
battery replacement ” (P.8-26).)
CAUTION . Never place anything except the Intelli-
gent Key in the Intelligent Key port.
Doing so may cause damage to the
equipment.
. Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the
correct direction when inserting it to the
Intelligent Key port. The engine may not
start if it is in the incorrect direction.
. Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. GUID-9AB14243-C48A-46A2-B252-8756B1BD5A3D
. Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “ Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders ” (P.2-
12).)BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]M
4 (4th), M
3 (3rd) and M
2 (2nd): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use these positions for hill climbing or
engine braking on downhill grades. M
1 (1st): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep
snow, or for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
. Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 7th gear. This reduces fuel econ-
omy.
. Moving the selector lever rapidly to the
same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.
When this situation occurs, the Auto-
matic Transmission (AT) position indi-
cator light (on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display) will blink and the
chime will sound.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired
range.
Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)
position — GUID-E91E596E-66F0-4B37-B592-BD241B7B4C14
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the lower
gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
Fail-safe GUID-852B8196-DDA1-4E5B-AA0C-3EDBD2A757EE
When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in any
of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, push
the ignition switch to the OFF position and
wait for 3 seconds. Then push the ignition
switch back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have an
INFINITI retailer check the transmission
and repair if necessary. SSD0598
Shift lock release GUID-510517F2-CF6A-4A19-852F-4269CA8EA9EA
If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the selector lever may not be moved from
the P (Park) position even with the brake
pedal depressed and the selector lever
button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the
following procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover
* A
using a
suitable tool.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]5-18 Starting and driving4. Push down the shift lock
* B
as
illustrated.
5. Push the selector lever button
* C
and
move the selector lever to N (Neutral)
position
* D
while holding down the
shift lock.
Now the vehicle may be moved to the
desired location.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have an INFINITI retailer check the
automatic transmission system as soon as
possible.
Adaptive shift control (ASC) GUID-F11A26ED-2920-48C5-B33E-4D8F7EBFD667
The adaptive shift control system automa-
tically operates when the transmission is
in the "D" (drive) and "DS" (Drive Sport)
position and selects an appropriate gear
depending on the road conditions such as
uphill, downhill or curving roads.
Control on uphill and curving roads: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A low gear is maintained that suits the
degree of the slope or curve to allow
smooth driving with a small number of
shifts.
Control on downhill roads: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The adaptive shift control system shifts to
a low gear that suits the degree of the slope, and uses the engine braking to
reduce the number of times that the brake
must be used.
Control on winding roads: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
A low gear is maintained on continuous
curves that involve repeated acceleration
and deceleration, so that smooth accelera-
tion is available instantly when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
NOTE:
. Adaptive shift control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
. During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the adaptive shift
control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift
to a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive shift control mode.
. When the adaptive shift control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes
maintains a lower gear for a longer
period of time than when adaptive shift
control is not operating. Engine speed will be higher for a specific vehicle
speed while ASC system is operating
than when ASC is not operating.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION GUID-55540C91-1BB1-4931-BE6A-9E10E00B9B1A
WARNING . Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
control or engine damage.
CAUTION . Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the
clutch.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.
. Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse).
. When the vehicle is stopped for a period
of time, for example at a stop light, shift
to N (Neutral) and release the clutch

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SPA2331
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOD-
ELS GUID-9B4966BE-4345-4AC1-BBEA-9F94224C5FF3
To apply: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal
* 1
.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
* 2
.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
* 1
and the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake
warning light goes out. SPA2110
MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS GUID-52C57BFB-F98A-4B0F-8265-CF918A83AFE8
To apply: Pull the parking brake lever up
* 1
.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. While pulling up on the parking brake
lever slightly, push the button
* 2
and
lower the lever completely
* 3
.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake
warning light goes out. GUID-158AC6D4-B1C3-478A-BF22-73F1C3BBD4CD
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL GUID-C59BE6DC-8633-46BC-9275-C10A5DF6CA64
. If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal
display will then blink to warn the
driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high, the cruise
control system will be canceled auto-
matically.
. If the SET indicator blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have
the system checked by your INFINITI
retailer.
. The SET indicator may sometimes blink
when the cruise control main switch is
turned ON while pushing the ACCELER-
ATE/RESUME, COAST/SET or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, perform the steps
below in the order indicated.
WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
. when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
Starting and driving
5-21CRUISE CONTROL