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How to set up the overspeed alarm in SAIC Volkswagen Lavida?

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HaileyDella

07/25/25 1:38pm

Lavida speed limit alarm setting method is as follows: Use the up and down keys on the right-hand wiper stalk (located on the right side of the steering wheel) to navigate to the "-/KM/H" display. Then press the lower-right button on the right stalk for approximately 3 seconds until the "-" starts flashing. Adjust to your desired speed limit using the up and down keys. Below is relevant information about the speed limit alarm: 1. When the speed limit mode is activated, the vehicle will issue an alarm upon exceeding the set speed. There are two alarm methods: one is the flashing speed limit warning light on the instrument panel, and the other is an audible alert. 2. Canceling the speed limit alarm is simple: just press the speed limit mode button again. However, the vehicle's control system will automatically deactivate the speed limit mode under certain special circumstances, such as during reversing or when the engine is turned off. 3. The electronic speed limiter functions to prevent excessively high speeds and avoid accidents caused by speeding. The electronic speed limiter continuously monitors the vehicle's speed. When the speed reaches a predetermined value, it controls the fuel supply system and engine RPM. At this point, even if the accelerator pedal is depressed, the fuel system will not deliver fuel.

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DiRonan

08/11/25 8:49pm

I've been driving my Volkswagen Lavida for several years and have experience with setting the overspeed alarm. After starting the car, first press the left and right arrow keys on the right side of the steering wheel to switch to the settings menu, then press confirm. Once you find the speed alarm option, use the up and down keys to adjust the numbers. I usually set it to 120 for highways and 60 for urban areas, so when speeding, the dashboard immediately flashes red and beeps. This feature is quite useful, especially on long trips where it's easy to unknowingly exceed the speed limit. The Lavida's trip computer can also synchronize settings for navigation and music volume. I recommend beginners to turn up the alarm sound. If you can't find the entry, check chapter 12 of the owner's manual, or simply visit a 4S shop to have a technician help with the settings.

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