How to Activate Cruise Control on Volkswagen Tharu?
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Here are the steps to activate cruise control on the Tharu: 1. The cruise control button is located on the left side of the multifunction steering wheel, and it can also be used to set a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. 2. Press the cruise control button, and the dashboard indicator will light up, indicating that cruise control is in standby mode. Adjust the desired speed, press the SET button, and release the accelerator to maintain the set speed. 3. To decrease speed, press the SET button to reduce speed by 5 km/h; to increase speed, press the RES button to raise speed by 5 km/h. For quick acceleration or deceleration, press the + or - button to adjust speed by 10 km/h. Press the button between the + and - buttons to adjust the distance from the vehicle ahead, with five adjustable levels. 4. To temporarily deactivate cruise control, step on the brake; press the RES button to resume cruise control. To completely turn off cruise control, press the cruise control switch again.
I've been driving the Volkswagen Tharu for many years, and the cruise control is super easy to activate—I use it frequently on highways. After starting the car, first reach a steady speed, usually above 40 km/h. On the right side of the steering wheel, there's typically a control lever or button cluster. Locate the switch marked "ON" or with a cruise icon, flip it to the activation position, and the dashboard will light up to confirm. Then, gently nudge the SET lever once to lock in the current speed. To increase or decrease speed, push the lever upward to accelerate or downward to decelerate, adjusting by about 1-2 km/h increments each time. To cancel cruise control, simply tap the brake pedal or flip the lever back to OFF, and the system will deactivate immediately. Safety tip: Never use it in rain, snow, or urban traffic jams, and always stay focused with hands firmly on the wheel. This feature is a real convenience—it eases foot fatigue on long drives and even helps save a bit on fuel costs. Just remember to have the wiring checked for aging during annual maintenance.