How to use the cruise control on the Audi A3?

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MacDaisy
07/24/25 4:14am
The method to use the cruise control on the Audi A3 is: 1. Press the power button to turn on the system; 2. Accelerate to the desired speed and press the set button, then release the throttle; 3. Press the speed button to adjust the speed value; 4. Press the distance button to adjust the following speed. The dimensions of the Audi A3 are: length 4343mm, width 1815mm, height 1458mm, with a wheelbase of 2630mm and a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters. The front suspension of the Audi A3 is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, a maximum power of 110kW, and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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Palacios
08/10/25 11:45pm
Using cruise control in an Audi A3 on the highway really makes driving easier. See that lever on the left side of the steering wheel? There's a button at the top with a speed symbol—press it to activate the function. When the car reaches speeds above 40km/h, push the lever down to the SET position to lock in the current speed. To accelerate, pull the lever backward toward the '+' direction; to decelerate, push it forward toward '-', with each adjustment changing the speed by 1 km/h. Pressing the brake or pulling the lever toward you will pause the cruise control, and pushing the lever upward again will resume the previously set speed. A special reminder: never use it in rainy weather, as sudden acceleration on slippery roads can be dangerous. It’s really comfortable to use when traffic is light on the highway, giving your right foot a good rest.
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