
The cruise control button of the Tharu is located on the left side of the multifunction steering wheel. Press the cruise control switch to activate it, then set the current speed as the cruising speed. Below is some information about cruise control: 1. Cruise control is essentially autonomous driving. 2. When cruise control is activated, the throttle's fuel supply is controlled by the computer. It adjusts the throttle based on road conditions and driving resistance to maintain the preset speed. This means the driver's right foot no longer needs to press the accelerator, and the vehicle maintains the set speed. This not only reduces driver fatigue but also improves fuel efficiency, enabling an economical and relaxed driving experience.

















As a commuter who drives the Tharu daily, I've found the cruise control to be an absolute highway marvel. See those silver buttons on the left side of the steering wheel? First press the central CRUISE button with the speedometer icon to activate the system - a white cruise light will illuminate on the dashboard. Then accelerate to your desired speed, say 80 km/h, and press the adjacent SET button. After that, it automatically maintains your speed whether going uphill or downhill - super convenient! For minor speed adjustments, use the RES/+ or SET/- buttons, which change the speed by 1 km/h per press. Need to overtake temporarily? Just press the accelerator - it'll automatically return to your set speed when you release it. To cancel, lightly tap the brake, or press RES to conveniently resume your previous speed. Just remember not to use this feature during rainy weather or in urban areas.

Last week, I just helped my neighbor adjust the cruise control function on his Tharu. This system has a prerequisite for activation: the vehicle speed must exceed 30 km/h. The operation area is concentrated on the left spoke of the steering wheel, with the three most crucial buttons arranged in a triangular formation. The round button at the top is the master switch; pressing it displays a white cruise icon on the combination instrument panel. While driving, pressing the SET button with an arrow locks the current speed, turning the icon green to indicate operation. The RES button handles two scenarios: resuming the originally set speed after interruption or increasing speed by 1 km/h increments. Besides braking, the CANCEL button on the steering wheel can also immediately deactivate the system. Pay special attention to confirming the status of the instrument panel indicator lights before using it at night, as unclear icons can easily lead to misoperation.

When my daughter first learned to use the cruise control, she often confused the buttons. Simply put, it's a three-step process: first, press the CRUISE button to activate the system (a white light appears on the dashboard), second, accelerate to the desired speed, and third, press the SET button to lock it in. After that, you don't need to press the accelerator. There are four buttons on the left side of the steering wheel: the top two control speed increase and decrease, changing by 1 km/h with each press; the bottom left is the cancel button, and the bottom right is the resume button. It's crucial to remember the position of the red CANCEL button, as it can instantly stop the system in an emergency. It's best to deactivate it before entering or exiting toll booths to avoid sudden speed changes that might startle following vehicles.

Cruise control is a must for long highway drives, and my older Tiguan model offers intuitive operation. The activation button is located in the lower left area of the steering wheel—press it and the cruise icon appears on the speedometer. After accelerating to your desired speed, press the SET button, and you'll immediately feel the throttle lighten. To adjust speed without touching the accelerator, simply press RES (+) to increase or SET (-) to decrease; holding these buttons allows continuous speed changes. A thoughtful feature: after braking cancels cruise control, pressing RES seamlessly resumes your previous speed when road conditions permit. However, on winding roads or in heavy traffic, manual control remains the safer choice.

Attention to friends who just got their new car, the cruise control logic of the Tharu is actually quite intelligent. The middle button on the left functional area of the steering wheel is the master switch. After turning it on, the instrument panel will show a cruise standby prompt. When you reach your desired speed, press the SET/- button to activate it, and the vehicle will automatically maintain the speed. To increase speed, repeatedly press the RES/+ button above, and to decrease speed, press the SET/- button. The most practical feature is the temporary cancellation function: lightly tapping the brake or pressing the dedicated CANCEL button can deactivate it, but the system will remember the set value. When road conditions improve, you don't need to reset the speed; simply press the RES button to return to the previous cruise state. This design is especially effortless for long-distance driving.


