How to Activate Cruise Control in Volkswagen Golf?

[SanCollin]

Volkswagen Golf's cruise control is operated via buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The Golf offers two types of cruise control: standard cruise control and ACC adaptive cruise control. The specific operation methods are as follows: 1. The 0/1 symbol in the upper right corner is the cruise control switch. Pressing it activates the cruise control, and the cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. In the standard version, the lower right button is labeled CNL, meaning cancel; in the high-end ACC adaptive cruise control version, the lower right button is for setting or limiting speed. The RES button in the upper left corner stands for resume. If cruise control is canceled, pressing RES will restore the previously set cruise speed. The SET button in the lower left corner is for setting. Accelerate to your desired speed, press SET, and the speed will be locked at the current rate, allowing you to release your right foot. 2. The middle buttons: "-" decreases speed; "+" increases speed. The button with a small car and three horizontal lines beneath it adjusts the following distance (standard cruise control only has "+" and "-" without following distance adjustment). Summary of the method: First, press the cruise control switch (the 0/1 symbol), then adjust the speed using the "+" and "-" buttons to reach the desired speed, and press SET. Pressing the brake or CNL will temporarily deactivate cruise control.

[MarleyLee]

I've been driving a Golf for several years, and the cruise control operation is actually quite handy. First, drive your car to the desired speed, for example, maintaining around 80 km/h on the highway. Then, press the button with the speed symbol on the left side of the steering wheel to activate the system, followed by pressing the SET button to lock the current speed. To accelerate afterward, press the RES+ button on the steering wheel, and to decelerate, press the SET- button. To completely cancel it, lightly tap the brake or simply press the cancel button nearby. A reminder: this feature is best used on highways with good road conditions—never be lazy using it on rainy or mountainous roads. Once, I almost rear-ended someone while using cruise control on a curve, so now I only turn it on during straight roads with light traffic. Using cruise control continuously for long periods can make you mentally relaxed, so I recommend turning it off occasionally to move your ankles.

[Gianna]

I really enjoy using cruise control on long drives, and the Golf's operation is super simple! After starting the car and accelerating to the desired speed, press the main switch on the left side of the steering wheel marked with a speedometer icon. A white light on the dashboard will indicate it's on standby. Then press the SET button, and a green light will show the setting is successful. Adjusting the speed is very intuitive: push the steering column lever up to accelerate and down to decelerate. For temporary manual control, lightly tap the brake—the system will automatically turn off if the speed drops below 30 km/h. I find it most useful on highways and provincial roads; even after three hours of driving, my legs don’t get tired. New drivers should note that it might feel unusual at first not needing to press the accelerator—just remember to keep both hands firmly on the wheel. The system automatically deactivates when parking or in traffic jams, which is a thoughtful design.

[KiraRose]

Previously researched the cruise control on the Golf, which can be activated in a few steps. Once the vehicle reaches 30km/h, press the CRUISE button on the left side of the steering wheel to turn on the system, then press the SET button to lock the speed. Speed adjustments are made by moving the lever: push forward to increase speed and pull back to decrease it. The system is considerately deactivated by braking—just tap the brake to pause. Key safety points: avoid using it on slippery roads, turn it off on winding sections, and maintain a safe following distance. The resume function is practical—for example, after overtaking, simply press the RES button to return to the original speed. It's advisable to test it a few times in an open area when you first get the car to get a feel for it. I prefer using cruise control with navigation; adjusting music on the right side of the steering wheel doesn’t interfere with operation.

[Maureen]

Cruise control is a highway marvel! The Golf's operation is straightforward: accelerate to your desired speed, lightly tap the cruise button on the left to activate, then press SET to lock the current speed. The acceleration/deceleration design is ingenious—press + to automatically speed up, press - for gradual deceleration. Cancellation is flexible, either by braking or pressing CANCEL. A handy tip for daily use: engage cruise in tunnels to avoid speeding. New owners might not know—the Golf's cruise system resets automatically after engine shutdown. Remember to reconfigure it each startup, unlike seat memory which saves settings. During routine maintenance, have technicians check button responsiveness—malfunctioning steering wheel controls ruin the experience. It's perfect for speed-limited sections on urban expressways.