Switching off the system

Press the lever up or down, see arrow 3. The indicators on the speedometer will go out.
In addition, the system switches off automatically:
► when you brake;
► when (manual transmission) you delay gear shifting or select neutral;
► when (automatic transmission) you move the selector lever to position N;
► when you switch DTC on or DSC off;
► when DSC intervenes;
► when the system cannot detect objects (for example, on secondary roads without guardrails) or when the radar sensor is dirty.
► if, due to the traffic situation, the system reduces speed below 30 km/h.
To avoid an accident when the system switches off, the driver must brake or steer around the obstacle.◄
Warning Lamp
The indicator lamp illuminates when Active Cruise Control switches off automatically due to braking applied by the parking brake or intervention of DSC.
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