
The method to activate cruise control on the Arrizo 5 is as follows: 1. Press the 'on' button for cruise control, and the cruise indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate and flash; 2. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting, then press the 'set' minus button to set the cruise speed. Taking the 2021 Arrizo 5 as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4572mm, width 1825mm, height 1482mm, wheelbase of 2670mm, fuel tank capacity of 48l, and a curb weight of 1325kg. The 2021 Arrizo 5 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 90ps, maximum power of 66kw, and maximum torque of 130nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

When I first started driving the Arrizo 5, I wasn't very familiar with the cruise control function either, but later I found it quite simple. First, make sure your speed is above 40 km/h, then press the cruise control button on the right side of the steering wheel with the dashboard icon. At this point, a white cruise control indicator will appear on the dashboard. Next, accelerate to your desired speed, for example, set it to 80 km/h on the highway, and push the SET/- button downward. When the indicator turns green, your speed is set. To fine-tune the speed, push the RES/+ or SET/- buttons up or down, adjusting by 2 km/h each time. Pressing the brake or the CNCL button will temporarily deactivate the function, but the last set speed is still stored in the system. To resume, just press the RES/+ button. However, it's best not to use this function during rainy or snowy weather or in heavy city traffic.

Using cruise control on the highway is particularly effortless. For the Arrizo 5, activating this function requires a few steps: when the speed exceeds 40, press the main cruise control switch on the right side of the steering wheel, and the cruise icon will appear on the dashboard. After accelerating to the desired speed with the throttle, pull down the lever with the downward arrow (RES/SET area) on the steering wheel, and the car will lock the current speed. To increase speed, push the RES key upward; to decrease speed, pull the SET key downward, both in increments of 2 km/h. If the car ahead gets too close, stepping on the brake will pause the cruise control. When the road conditions improve, pressing the RES key will return to the previously set speed. Remember, the system automatically adjusts the throttle opening on uphill and downhill sections.

The manual states that there are three key points for activating cruise control in the Arrizo 5: the speed must be ≥ 40km/h, the gear must not be in N, and the cruise function must be enabled. The operation process can actually be summarized in three sentences: press the cruise master switch → accelerate to the target speed → push the SET lever downward. To deactivate, a light tap on the brake is sufficient, but to completely turn it off, you need to hold the cruise button. Two details for beginners to note: pressing RES resumes the last set speed, so use it cautiously at low speeds; using cruise control to accelerate in rainy conditions may cause skidding.

I frequently use cruise control during my daily commute, and the operation logic of the Arrizo 5 is very intuitive. On the right side of the steering wheel, there's a cluster of buttons. First, press the one with the speedometer icon to activate the main function, then wait for the dashboard to display the cruise standby indicator. After accelerating to your desired speed, hold the SET button down for half a second and release—you'll hear a beep confirming the setting. Use the adjacent +/- toggle buttons to adjust speed in 2km increments per press. Important reminder: Apply the brake to deactivate the system at least 700 meters before sharp curves or toll booths, as the system requires a 0.8-second buffer time to respond.

Last week, I just taught my neighbor how to use this function. The cruise control buttons of the Arrizo 5 are all located in the right-hand area of the steering wheel. The activation button is in the upper right corner (with a small car and speed lines icon). After pressing it to light up, the dashboard will display 'Cruise Ready'. When the speed exceeds 40 km/h, briefly press the SET/- button downward to set it, and the speed number on the dashboard will turn green. To temporarily cancel, lightly tap the brake or press the CNCL button. To completely turn it off, press and hold the activation button for 3 seconds. A practical tip: continuously pressing the SET button when decelerating is smoother than using the brake, but in emergencies, prioritize using the brake.


