2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 151

04 Comfort and driving pleasure Cruise control Operation > The symbol illuminates and the text (---) mph (5) indicates that cruise control is in standby mode. 2. Press or for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). NOTE • • Putting cruise control in standby mode does not set a cruising speed. When cruise control is in standby mode, the driver's seat belt must be fastened before a cruising speed can be set. NOTE • Setting a speed Steering wheel-mounted controls and display Standby mode Resume set speed Deactivating Activate/set speed Set speed indicator (parentheses indicate standby mode) Use the or buttons set the vehicle's current speed. The set speed is shown in the display. A temporary increase in speed by pressing the accelerator pedal, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect the current cruise control setting. The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released. If one of the cruise control buttons is kept depressed for more than approx. 1 minute cruise control is disengaged. The engine must then be switched off in order to reset cruise control. 04 • NOTE Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h). Automatic deactivation Adjusting the set speed After a speed has been set, it can be increased or buttons. or decreased by using the 1. Press and hold down or until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. > This will become the set speed when the button is released. Cruise control is automatically deactivated temporarily if one of the following occurs: Engaging the cruise control function Before a speed can be set, the cruise control system must be engaged (put in standby mode). ± Press the symbol (1). • If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). • When the brake pedal is depressed. • If the gear selector is moved to position N. `` 151