What does cruise control do?

Cruise control is a feature that helps reduce such fatigue drivers would feel while driving a long distance. The system imitates the way human drivers drive. But instead of pressing the accelerator pedal, it uses an actuator to control the throttle and helps your car continue cruising at the same speed.

How do you set the cruise control on a VW Polo?

Prep the cruise control system by pressing the on/off button – it resembles a mini speedometer icon. Set your preferred speed by pressing the “SET” button. Make sure you’re in a safe environment, such as open highway, then initialize. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease speed by 1 mile per hour.

Does VW Polo come with cruise control?

Although the entry-level models carry the cheapest price tag, they come don’t come with many luxuries or mod-cons like cruise control or even air-con.

Is cruise control good for your car?

Is cruise control bad for your car? Absolutely not. Acceleration that costs fuel also causes wear and tear on the driveline, so cruise control is good for the car.

When should I use cruise control?

Use cruise control when there is little to no traffic. Cruise lets you enjoy those clear roads and helps you maintain a consistent speed. Speaking of speed, use cruise control only when the speed limit stays the same for long periods of time.

What is the difference between cruise control and speed limiter?

What’s the difference between cruise control and a speed limiter. When you’re using a speed limiter, you are fully in control of the car. You have to keep pressing the accelerator to keep it moving. Cruise control takes control of the accelerator to maintain a steady speed.

What does the cruise control symbol look like?

Typically, the controls required to operate it are grouped on one of the car’s indicator stalks or on the steering wheel. To switch it on, you’ll often need to press a button marked with the symbol for cruise control: a speedometer symbol with an arrow pointing to a set speed (seen on the stalk below).

Which VW Polo have cruise control?

The Polo Match Edition also includes front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, 15-inch ‘Stratford’ alloy wheels and manual air conditioning.

Is cruise control bad for your car?

Does cruise control use brakes?

Because cruise control usually just relies on the throttle to control speed and not the brakes, there’s very little way the system can do to prevent the car from ‘running away’ down a hill.

What safety features does the new Volkswagen Polo offer?

Meanwhile, the safety technology offered as standard on the updated Polo, which is a compact hatchback model, after all, beggars belief: Volkswagen says that predictive ACC (adaptive cruise control) and lane-keeping assist will feature on every derivative.

How does the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) work?

The ACC system not only maintains a speed set by the driver but also adapts the speed to the traffic situation ahead by braking and accelerating within the system limits. The latest generation of ACC as fitted to the first models also takes into consideration speed limits and the route which is driven.

How big is the instrument cluster on a Volkswagen Polo?

As for the interior of the updated Polo, it’s been reported that an 8-inch digital instrument cluster (or 10.25 inches, for the Digital Cockpit Pro version) will become standard across the range, which means traditional dials appear to have been consigned to the scrapheap.

When will the Volkswagen Polo be available in South Africa?

To reiterate, the newcomer will arrive in South African showrooms in the first quarter of 2022 and an updated GTI hot hatch version will follow during the course of next year. Want to buy a new or used Volkswagen Polo?