2021 Vauxhall Grandland Cruise Control Guidelines
The Cruise Control system of the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland is an advanced feature intended to enhance your driving experience. This user-friendly technology provides the advantage of both convenience and safety by enabling you to maintain a consistent speed without the requirement of continuously exerting pressure on the accelerator. The Grandland’s Cruise Control system offers a user-friendly interface and precise controls, allowing for effortless highway driving and providing the flexibility to concentrate on the road ahead. Whether one is embarking on lengthy voyages or engaging in daily travels, this characteristic amplifies comfort and facilitates a more seamless driving experience, thereby establishing the conditions for a heightened state of relaxation and enjoyment while operating the vehicle.
Cruise Control
The cruise control can store and maintain speeds above 25 mph.
Additionally, at least the third gear must be engaged on some manual transmissions.
On automatic transmission, position D or the second or a higher gear in position M must be selected.
Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
The system maintains the vehicle speed at the preset speed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The preset speed can be exceeded temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant speed.
Switching on the system
Press
Symboland a message are displayed in the Driver Information Centre. The system is still not active.
Activation of the functionality
Setting speed by the driver
Accelerate to the desired speed and move thumb wheel once briefly to SET/-. The current speed is stored and maintained. Accelerator pedal can be released.
The preset speed can then be changed by moving thumb wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease the speed. Move thumb wheel repeatedly to change speed in small steps, move and hold to change speed in large steps.
Speed value is indicated in the Driver Information Centre.
Adopting speed by the speed limit recognition
The intelligent speed adaptation informs the driver when a speed limit is detected by the speed limit recognition. The detected speed limit can be used as new value for the cruise control.
Using the camera at the top of the windscreen, this system detects and reads speed limit and end of speed limit signs.
With active cruise control the recognised speed limit will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre and MEM illuminates if the difference between set speed and speed limit is more than 6 mph.
Press MEM on the steering wheel to request saving of the suggested speed.
Press MEM on the steering wheel once more to confirm and save the new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the cruise control.
The function can be deactivated or activated in the vehicle personalisation.
Exceeding the set speed
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed is resumed.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press, cruise control is in pause mode and a message is displayed. The vehicle is driven without cruise control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not switched off. Last stored speed remains in memory for later speed resume.
Cruise control is deactivated automatically in the following cases:
- The brake pedal is depressed.
- Vehicle speed is below 25 mph.
- The traction control system or electronic stability control is operating.
- The selector lever is in N (automatic transmission) or the first or second gear (on some manual transmissions) is engaged.
- The clutch pedal has been depressed for a few seconds (depending on the manual transmission).
Switching off the system
Press
the adaptive cruise control mode is disabled and the adaptive cruise control indication extinguishes in the Driver Information Centre.
Pressing
to activate the speed limiter deactivates adaptive cruise control.
Switching off the ignition deletes the stored set speed.
Driver’s attention
- Use the adaptive cruise control carefully on bends or mountain roads, as it can lose the vehicle ahead and needs time to detect it again.
- Do not use the system on slippery roads as it can create rapid changes in tyre traction (wheel spinning), so that you could lose control of the vehicle.
- Do not use the adaptive cruise control during rain, snow or heavy dirt, as the radar sensor can be covered by a water film, dust, ice or snow. This reduces or suppresses completely the visibility. In case of sensor blockage, clean the sensor cover
.Do not use the system when the spare wheel is in use.
System limits
Warning
The system’s automatic brake force does not permit hard braking and the braking level may not be sufficient to avoid a collision.
- After a sudden lane change, the system needs a certain time to detect the next preceding vehicle. So if a new vehicle is detected, the system may accelerate instead of braking.
- The adaptive cruise control does ignore the oncoming traffic.
- The adaptive cruise control does not consider pedestrians and animals for braking and driving off.
- The adaptive cruise control considers stopped vehicles only at low speed.
- Do not use the adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer. Do not use the adaptive cruise control on roads with an incline of more than 10%.
As the radar’s field of detection is quite narrow, it is possible that the system may not detect:
- vehicles of reduced width, e.g. motorcycles, scooters
- vehicles not running in the middle of the lane
- vehicles entering a corner
- vehicles suddenly pulling out
Bends
The adaptive cruise control calculates a predicted path based on the centrifugal force. This predicted path considers the current bend characteristic, but cannot consider a future bend change. The system may lose the current vehicle ahead or consider a vehicle which is not in the actual lane. This can happen when entering or exiting a bend or if the bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no longer detects any vehicle ahead, then control indicator I will extinguish.
If the centrifugal force is too high in a bend, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is not designed to avoid spinning-off the bend. The driver is responsible for reducing the selected speed before entering a bend and in general to adapt the speed to the road type and to existing speed limits.
Motorways
On motorways, adapt the set speed to the situation and the weather. Always consider that adaptive cruise control has a limited visibility range, a limited braking level and a certain reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on the driving path or not. Adaptive cruise control may not be able to brake the vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a much slower vehicle or after a lane change. This is particularly true while driving fast or if the visibility is reduced due to weather conditions.
While entering or exiting a motorway, adaptive cruise control may lose the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to the set speed. For this reason, decrease the set speed before the exit or before the entry.
Vehicle path changes
If another vehicle enters your driving path, adaptive cruise control will first consider the vehicle when it is completely in your path. Be ready to take action and depress the brake pedal, if you need to brake more quickly.
Hill considerations
Warning
Do not use the adaptive cruise control on steep hill roads.
System performance on hills depends on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the road incline. It may not detect a vehicle in your path while driving on hills. On steep hills, you may have to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.
When going downhill you may have to brake to maintain or reduce your speed.
Note that applying the brake deactivates the system.
Radar unit
The radar unit is located in the middle of the front bumper.
Warning
The radar unit was aligned carefully during manufacture. Therefore, in the event of a front-end impact, do not use the system.
The front bumper may appear to be intact, however the sensor behind may be affected and react incorrectly. After an accident, consult a workshop to verify and adjust the radar unit position.
Fault
In the event of a fault with the adaptive cruise control, a warning message and a corresponding control indicator will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre accompanied by an audible signal.
The adaptive cruise control may not operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals.
Have the system checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, do not use the system if the brake lights are faulty. Do not use the system if the front bumper is damaged.
FAQs
The Cruise Control feature in the Grandland vehicle enables the driver to maintain a consistent speed without the need for continuous adjustment of the throttle. The system utilizes sensors to continuously monitor and regulate the speed of the vehicle as required.
Generally, Cruise Control in the Grandland can be activated at speeds exceeding 25 mph (40 km/h).
To activate Cruise Control in the Vauxhall Grandland, follow these steps: To engage Cruise Control, first accelerate to your preferred speed, and subsequently press the Cruise Control button located on the steering wheel. After reaching the desired velocity, simply press the “Set” button.
Indeed, it is possible to augment or diminish the predetermined velocity by utilizing the controls located on the steering wheel whilst the Cruise Control function is engaged.
Advanced systems in the Vauxhall Grandland have the capability to automatically adjust speed on inclines or declines. However, in most cases, the driver is required to manually adjust the speed.
Cruise Control can be deactivated promptly by applying pressure to the brake pedal or by utilizing the “Cancel” button located on the steering wheel.
Yes, Cruise Control will resume the previously set speed after it has been canceled or turned off.There is no text provided. No, Cruise Control does not have the capability to automatically resume the previously set speed. It is necessary to reset it after cancellation or shutdown.
Cruise Control is primarily intended for utilization on highways or open roads characterized by consistent velocities. It is not advisable for urban driving or congested traffic conditions.
Cruise Control typically necessitates a minimum speed of approximately 25 mph or 40 km/h in order to be activated.
Cruise Control is typically suitable for use in different weather conditions, provided that the road conditions permit safe driving at a consistent speed.
Indeed, it is possible to finely modify the preset velocity by utilizing the controls located on the steering wheel.
Yes, the Vauxhall Grandland is equipped with adaptive Cruise Control.Some models may provide Adaptive Cruise Control, a feature that automatically modifies the vehicle’s speed in response to traffic conditions. Verify the features of the particular model for confirmation.
Yes, Cruise Control will disengage if the clutch is pressed in a manual transmission vehicle. Indeed, in vehicles with manual transmission, Cruise Control generally deactivates when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Affirmative, it is possible to engage the brakes or decelerate without disengaging Cruise Control. The activity will persist until it is manually terminated.
Yes, Cruise Control is offered in all trim levels of the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland.The availability of Cruise Control may differ depending on the trim level. Verify the presence of Cruise Control by examining the features of the particular trim.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: Vauxhall Grandland 2021 User Manual|Auto User Guide
2021 Vauxhall Grandland Instrument Cluster and Controls Guidelines