Prob with cruise control - MINI Cooper Forum

osbornep · #1 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:20 PM

Anyone have a prob with cruise control (CC) on the MFSW on the otherwise faultless MCS??

It sometimes just doesn't kick in, though the light comes on etc. It either drops 20-30mph and then kicks in, otherwise I just have to start pressing the '+' button as soon as I have switched it on to get it to maintain the speed.

Any similar experiences/solutions??

Paul · #2 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:29 PM

I thought that was just how it worked, I thought you pressed the + or - button after switching it on to set the speed. But then again, I've never read the manual on the cruise control.

Paul

osbornep · #3 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:32 PM

That way I understand it is that when you turn it on (at a reasonable speed), it should maintain the speed you are doing at the time, which you can then subsequently adjust with the + and -. Don't think you should have to fiddle with these at the start.

Don't use it often (only when I want to sleep!), but it annoys me.

Adriann001 · #4 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:33 PM

press the button to turn it on then you pres +,- straight away to set the cc to the current speed and off you go. you can change gear whils the cc is on and active if you come to a hill without it disengaging. it does not like it but it will keep the same speed.

osbornep · #5 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:35 PM

So why doesn't it just adjust to your speed autimatically when first switched on? Seems a bit odd to do otherwise?

Adriann001 · #6 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:45 PM

it could be safety. you may knock the button and set your speed pressing the second button makes sure it is activated at the correct speed and when you want it

osbornep · #7 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:47 PM

Many thanks.............

Adriann001 · #8 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:49 PM

here to help

cordial · #9 (**permalink**) Feb 19th, 2003, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by osbornep
So why doesn't it just adjust to your speed autimatically when first switched on? Seems a bit odd to do otherwise?

A very good question!

Mercedes-Benz traditionally had "instant on" cruise controls, whereas BMW considered these dangerous. Hence you have to switch it on before you can activate it. I guess they had US plaintiff lawyers in mind when they designed this feature.....

#10 (**permalink**) Feb 20th, 2003, 01:11 AM

Also, so that you can cancel, and then resume without turning the cruise control system totally off. On my focus it is either on or off, no resume. I really like the way BMW set it up.

-Andrew