How to Activate Cruise Control on the Golf?
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To activate cruise control on the Golf: 1. Turn on the cruise control switch; 2. Adjust the speed using the +/- buttons to reach the desired speed; 3. Press SET to confirm. The Golf is a compact car with the following dimensions: length 4296 mm, width 1788 mm, height 1471 mm, wheelbase 2636 mm, fuel tank capacity 51 liters, and trunk capacity 380 liters. It is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine producing a maximum horsepower of 116 hp and a maximum power of 85 kW, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The front suspension uses a MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I remember the first time I took my Golf on the highway and figured out the cruise control—it was so convenient. Usually, once the speed reaches 40 km/h, you can find the button with a speedometer icon on the left side of the steering wheel. Press it, and a white cruise indicator will light up on the dashboard. Then, continue accelerating to your desired speed, like setting it to 100 km/h on the highway, and press the SET button nearby to lock the speed. To accelerate, briefly press the RES/+ button—each press increases the speed by 1 km/h. To decelerate, press the SET/- button. To cancel, simply hit the brakes or press the CANCEL button with an X symbol. To resume the set speed, just press RES again. It makes long drives much easier, but remember—never take your hands off the wheel!
We female drivers dread memorizing button locations the most. The Golf's cruise control operation area is conveniently located at the lower left of the steering wheel, operable with just two fingers. When speed exceeds 40 km/h, first press the cruise master switch with the speedometer symbol (newer models feature a touch slider). Once the white cruise icon appears on the dashboard, accelerate to your desired speed and press SET to lock it. Adjust speed using the ±-marked lever - each push produces a satisfying click. Braking automatically pauses the system during emergencies. To resume without resetting, simply push the RES lever to return to your previous cruising speed. Note: Avoid using in rainy conditions as tires may lose traction.
