What is the minimum speed for cruise control?
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The minimum speed for cruise control is 40 kilometers per hour. Steps to set cruise control: Press the "On/Off" button, then briefly press the "-Set" button, and the car will enter cruise control mode. Simply hold the steering wheel, and you can release the accelerator and brake pedals. The speed will be maintained at the set speed. Deceleration and acceleration: To decelerate while maintaining cruise control, press the "-Set" button, and the speed will decrease in increments of 1.6 km/h until the button is released. Note that the speed cannot drop below 40 km/h during cruise control. To accelerate while maintaining cruise control, press the "+Resume" button, and the speed will increase in increments of 1.6 km/h. Note that after reaching the desired speed, you must briefly press the "-Set" button to complete the setting. Canceling cruise control: In cruise control mode, pressing the brake to decelerate or the accelerator to accelerate will cancel the cruise control. To reset it, press the "-Set" button again.
Anyone who has used cruise control while driving knows that the minimum speed setting for most models is usually around 40 kilometers per hour. Below this speed, the system struggles to maintain stable control of the vehicle. I've tried it in different cars belonging to friends, such as Japanese sedans and American SUVs, and generally, you need to reach at least 40 km/h to activate it. Don’t expect to use it in city traffic jams—the system is designed for highways. In fact, manufacturers set it this way for safety reasons: cruising at too low a speed poses higher risks, making it easier to rear-end or be rear-ended. If your car’s manual states that it supports lower speeds—some German cars may go as low as 30 km/h—it’s only advisable under clear road conditions. In daily use, always check the system’s on/off switch and settings before hitting the highway to avoid over-reliance and potential accidents.
