How to Use Cruise Control in Audi A4?

[StOmar]

Audi A4 cruise control usage method is as follows: 1. Press the ON/OFF key to activate the system, at which point the cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, then press the SET key. At this time, release the accelerator pedal with your right foot, and the speed will be fixed at the current speed. 3. You can use the "RES" and "SET-" buttons to fine-tune the speed. Additional information about cruise control is as follows: 1. Cruise control is abbreviated as CCS, primarily a speed control system. 2. Its function is to automatically maintain the vehicle speed as set by the driver after pressing the switch, allowing the vehicle to travel at a fixed speed without the need to press the accelerator pedal.

[GenesisDella]

I often use cruise control when driving my A4 to and from work. First, make sure the speed exceeds 30 km/h. See that silver lever on the left side of the steering wheel? Pull it toward you to the ON position, and a white cruise icon will light up on the dashboard. Then, accelerate to your desired speed, say 100 km/h on the highway, and press the SET button at the end of the lever downward. A beep will sound, and the icon turns green, indicating cruise control is active. To increase speed, push the lever upward—each push increases speed by 1 km/h, and holding it increases by 10 km/h. Decreasing speed works the same way. Press the brake or pull the lever toward you to pause; to resume cruise control, simply push the RES button upward. Avoid using this in traffic jams or turn it off in rainy or slippery conditions for safety. By the way, if your car has ACC, it can even follow the car ahead automatically!

[CarlosDella]

Last time I tried this feature while driving my bestie's A4 on the highway, it was super simple. After activation, a cruise indicator next to the speedometer turns white. When you reach 80 mph with the accelerator, just press the small button on the end of the left rear steering column stalk downward, and the car immediately maintains 80 mph automatically. If there's suddenly a slow vehicle, just lightly tap the brake to pause the cruise control. When the road clears up, no need to press the accelerator again - just gently push the stalk toward the front of the car twice, and whoosh, it returns to the previous speed. Remember not to get lazy using this on mountain roads - when going down steep slopes, the speed will keep increasing.

[KyleAnn]

Having modified dozens of Audis, let me tell you, the A4's cruise control switch is hidden on the left side of the steering wheel—that slim silver toggle is it. Once the car is moving, pull the toggle toward the driver to activate the system. Press the SET button on the toggle head after reaching your desired speed with the throttle. For a temporary overtake, just step on the gas without canceling; it’ll return to the set speed once you ease off. To fully deactivate, push the toggle all the way forward toward the front of the car until it clicks into the OFF position. Note: Cars with modified exhausts may experience fluctuating RPMs during cruise, unlike factory models which don’t have this issue.

[Jayce]

As a commuter covering 150 kilometers daily, cruise control is truly a lifesaver. When driving an A4, feel the back of the steering wheel with your left hand – the cruise control stalk is located in the center of the three-button area. After exceeding 40 km/h, pull the stalk backward until the cruise indicator appears on the dashboard, then continue accelerating. When reaching your desired speed (say 90 km/h), press the recessed button on the stalk's tip with your thumb to lock it in. Highway driving finally allows coffee sips with your right hand – though remind yourself not to get too comfortable, as manual driving should be engaged early on wet roads.

[AngelinaRose]

I've studied the principle of the A4's cruise control system. When the millimeter-wave radar receives the SET command, the vehicle's computer takes over the throttle opening. During operation, first observe the instrument panel—the cruise icon in the lower right changes from unlit to white, indicating standby. Press the SET button to activate when the speed exceeds 50 km/h, and the green light indicates the system has taken over the throttle. Interestingly, even on uphill slopes, it automatically increases fuel to maintain speed, but due to limited motor power, steep slopes may cause speed loss. Therefore, it's recommended to switch to S mode for assistance on long uphill slopes. Conversely, when going downhill and exceeding the set speed, the system will downshift to drag the speed!