Volvo s70 User Manual
2000 Volvo S & V70
NOTE: The cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35 km).
Braking
This will automatically disengage the cruise control. The previously selected cruise speed is retained in
the memory and by momentarily setting the switch to the RESUME position, that speed will be
reengaged.
the memory and by momentarily setting the switch to the RESUME position, that speed will be
reengaged.
If the cruise control is already engaged, the cruising speed can be increased or decreased by depressing
the SET button (A) towards either + or -. One short press on the button corresponds to a speed change of
approx. 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When the button is released, the vehicle will maintain the current speed.
the SET button (A) towards either + or -. One short press on the button corresponds to a speed change of
approx. 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When the button is released, the vehicle will maintain the current speed.
If the actual speed falls below 70% of the set speed or if the wheels spin or lock, the cruise control will
disengage automatically.
disengage automatically.
NOTE: (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) When driving up steep hills with the cruise control
engaged, the transmission may shift intermittently.
engaged, the transmission may shift intermittently.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise control operation. The previously
selected speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RESUME.
selected speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RESUME.
To disengage the cruise control system:
Set switch (B) to OFF, depress the brake pedal or move the gear selector to position N.
Switching off the starting (ignition) switch will automatically disengage the cruise control system.
On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the cruise control can also be disengaged by depressing
the clutch.
the clutch.
WARNING!
The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Do
not use or resume cruise control in reverse gear.
The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Do
not use or resume cruise control in reverse gear.
NOTE: When the ignition is switched off, any information stored in the cruise control memory is
erased.
erased.
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