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Multifunction steering wheel

The left-hand button pad in the multifunction steering wheel has the following functions:

The following graphic shows an example of the left keypad in the multifunction steering wheel for a optional equipment SA544 Cruise control with braking function as an example F25.

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Cruise Control And RES Button (F25)
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Item Explanation
1 Set button
2 RES button for resumption or loading of stored driving speed
3 Rocker switch to increase or decrease driving speed
4 Switch cruise control to stand-by or switch off

The following graphic shows the left keypad in the multifunction steering wheel for the optional equipment SA5AR traffic jam assistant as an example F15.

Fig 2: Identifying Switch Cruise Control And RES Button (F15)
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Item Explanation
1 LIM button to set the desired driving speed
2 Button to increase or decrease the distance
3 Rocker switch to increase or decrease driving speed
4 Switch traffic jam assistant on or off
5 Switch cruise control to stand-by or switch off
6 RES button for resumption or loading of stored driving speed

The right-hand button pad in the multifunction steering wheel has the following functions:

The following graphic shows an example of the right keypad in the multifunction steering wheel as an example F25.

Fig 3: Identifying Rocker Switch And MODE Button
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Item Explanation
1 MODE button
2 Rocker switch +
3 Toggle switch -
4 Hands-free button
5 Telephone key
6 Knurled wheel for selection list (e.g. in the instrument cluster)