What does 'set' mean on a Volkswagen Polo?
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On a Volkswagen Polo, 'set' refers to the cruise control system. When the cruise control button is pressed, the car will maintain that speed. The function is immediately canceled when the brake pedal is pressed. The role of cruise control is: Cruise control means maintaining the speed automatically without pressing the accelerator pedal, allowing the vehicle to travel at a fixed speed. The principle of cruise control is: The cruise control component reads the pulse signal from the speed sensor and compares it with the set speed, then issues commands to mechanically adjust the throttle opening through the servo, increasing or decreasing it to keep the vehicle at the set speed.
The SET button on the Volkswagen Polo is primarily the setting key for the cruise control system. When I first drove this car, I pressed SET and found that it could lock the current speed, which was quite convenient. Especially on long highway drives, there's no need to keep pressing the accelerator pedal, as the car automatically maintains speed, reducing fatigue. It usually works together with the RES (resume) button. After setting the speed with SET, if you want to adjust it, just press the plus or minus buttons. Remember to activate the cruise control system first—there's typically a switch on the left side of the steering wheel, and it only works after being turned on. Avoid using it in rainy, foggy weather or on crowded roads to prevent accidents. I think this feature is quite useful—it can save some fuel, and Volkswagen designed it very user-friendly. However, I recommend reading the manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the operations and avoid accidental presses causing issues.
