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Offline Spooner

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Cruise Control
« on: 14 May 2010, 12:38 »
Isn't the Cruise Control on the mk6 supposed to be adaptive?  I'm sure when I specced my car on the vw config tool it stated that.  Well I don't think mine is working, as I wouldve assumed that if at 70mph on a dual carriageway with it switched on, and then the car in front gets closer and closer, that the "adaptive" bit would knock the speed off a bit.  Doesn't it work via a laser or sensor from the front of the Golf?

Anyone with cruise able to clarify?

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Offline am1w

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #1 on: 14 May 2010, 12:45 »
Quote from: Spooner on 14 May 2010, 12:38
Isn't the Cruise Control on the mk6 supposed to be adaptive? 
Anyone with cruise able to clarify?

Hi Spoon.
I have cruise and I don't think it is adaptive.
I will try it again today and report back on the adaptive bit. :smiley:
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #2 on: 14 May 2010, 12:47 »
Adaptive cruise controls have a visible radar dome mounted in the front grill, cost a fortune and are reserved for posh b@stards. Common or garden VW Golf drivers don't get options like that.
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2010, 13:17 »
As above its not adaptive.
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #4 on: 14 May 2010, 13:55 »
Its actually called ACC abroad but looks like its not available although was certainly touted by VW before the MKVI was released
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_2459.shtml
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #5 on: 14 May 2010, 14:17 »
Quote from: p3asa on 14 May 2010, 13:55
Its actually called ACC abroad but looks like its not available although was certainly touted by VW before the MKVI was released
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_2459.shtml

Agreed most dissapointed that it didn't do it, did spot that someone posted a pic of vagcom and noticed there was a setting for it.  I suppose once you have crashed into the back of the car infront, it might switch off and you will slow down.
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #6 on: 14 May 2010, 14:22 »
Thanks everyone.

I think it was the below article that mentioned it when I was doing my pre-purchasing research:
http://paultan.org/2009/03/23/volkswagen-golf-gti-mk6-full-details-unveiled/


Looking at another site, the ACC has a very impressive looking thingy in the MFD which I certainly dont recall seeing on mine.
http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_au/company/Innovative_Technology/driver_assistance_systems/automatic_distance_control.html
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #7 on: 14 May 2010, 16:59 »
Quote from: Spooner on 14 May 2010, 14:22
...Looking at another site, the ACC has a very impressive looking thingy in the MFD which I certainly dont recall seeing on mine.
http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_au/company/Innovative_Technology/driver_assistance_systems/automatic_distance_control.html

I want that cool.
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #8 on: 14 May 2010, 17:02 »
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 14 May 2010, 14:17
I suppose once you have crashed into the back of the car infront, it might switch off and you will slow down.

That did make me chuckle!

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #9 on: 14 May 2010, 17:38 »
I was so confused for a minute! :rolleyes:
ACC is Adaptive Chassis Control in the UK and it is the must have option. :wink:
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