How to Activate Cruise Control in Golf?
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Golf's cruise control can be operated via the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Turn it from OFF to ON, then press the + or - at the top of the left lever. A small green clock-like icon will appear on the dashboard, indicating that cruise control is activated, and the car will maintain the current speed as the set cruise speed. More details about cruise control are as follows: 1. + increases speed, - decreases speed. Pressing + until 98 mph will maintain the speed at 98 mph. If the brake is pressed, the green clock icon on the dashboard will disappear, and cruise control will turn off. 2. Pressing + again will restore the previously set cruise speed. For example, if the speed drops to 50 mph, pressing + will make the car accelerate from 50 to 98 mph, with a slight sense of push-back. 3. Pressing - will set the cruise control to the current speed. To reach 98 mph, you still need to press + to increase the speed. 4. The conditions for using cruise control are: on relatively clear roads, preferably elevated roads or highways, where cruise control can be used smoothly. 5. When using cruise control, the speed should be at least 30 km/h, and it is most reasonable to use it between 60-80 km/h. After activating cruise control, confirm the speed and keep your foot near the pedal. 6. During cruise control, pressing the accelerator has no response, as the vehicle's throttle is controlled by the computer. Therefore, increasing speed can be done via the cruise control buttons. If traffic or traffic lights appear ahead, the most direct way to cancel cruise control is to press the brake.
Wow, as a newbie who's driven a Golf for two or three years, I was a little excited when I activated the cruise control for the first time. After the speed stabilized above 40 km/h, I found the cruise control button on the left side of the steering wheel and pressed it lightly to activate the system. Then, I accelerated to my desired speed, say 80 km/h on the highway, and pressed the SET button to lock it in. The system automatically maintains the speed—super convenient, no need to keep pressing the accelerator. I often use it for long trips to avoid fatigue and save a bit of fuel. But safety is key—only use it on roads with light traffic, not in the city. Before starting, it's best to glance at the vehicle manual, as button locations might vary by model year. It took me a while to get familiar. For beginners, I recommend practicing a few times on open roads first—don’t rush into using it right away.
