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owyn · Nov 14th, 2014, 23:00

How wet does it have to be to stop the use of cruise control?

Marty Dolomite · Nov 14th, 2014, 23:12

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Originally Posted by owyn

How wet does it have to be to stop the use of cruise control?

Generally the advice given by manufactures and safety groups is Don't use CC when the road surface is wet.

owyn · Nov 15th, 2014, 07:32

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...0_02b.htm#pg35

Here it is in black and white (well yellow) it also says the cc automatically trips off if the wheels spin or lock....I personally would risk it if it's not hydroplaning conditions....that's if my car had it fitted at least!

Marty Dolomite · Nov 15th, 2014, 14:46

What are hydroplaning conditions... a wet or oily road!

owyn · Nov 15th, 2014, 16:44

Hydroplaning conditions are when there is more water on the road than the tyre can dissipate.
I don't routinely drive on oil so don't really have to consider that situation very often.

Marty Dolomite · Nov 16th, 2014, 02:24

Okay sorry I mentioned it.

Note to self.... Don't try to be helpful and give advice.

tickedon · Nov 16th, 2014, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

Okay sorry I mentioned it.

Note to self.... Don't try to be helpful and give advice.

I think what you have to remember is that you are 'preaching' to (mainly) people who agree with you. There will be some differences at which point people consider it unsafe to use cruise control, but most will at least recognise there's a point where that's the case

GreenBrick · Jun 29th, 2017, 12:17

I have noticed that my CC on my 2002 V70 does not engine brake as much as I would like, so a hill with a speed camera at the bottom, usually requires me to intervene with a dab of the brakes. Otherwise I think it is great on motorways and anywhere I want to stick to a speed/speed limit.

I too can also confirm that CC is not as fuel efficient as a careful driver, on roads that require varying throttle input, as against a flat motorway.

Phillg1986 · Jul 1st, 2017, 12:15

I have cc on my manual mg zt but always found it annoying with it turning off when changing gear! Am looking forward to trying it in my auto c70 as I imagine it to be much more useful with an auto box? Not that I actually know this

Dippydog · Jul 1st, 2017, 15:03

I've voted don't use it.I've had at least 6 cars[including the 2 I currently own]that have had cruise control fitted but I've never used it on any of them,reason being I've never felt the need to.

View Poll Results: When do you use cruise control?
In 30mph zones	14	5.22%
In 40mph zones	20	7.46%
In 50 mph zones	39	14.55%
Only on motorways	98	36.57%
In all zones including motorways	136	50.75%
I don't use cruise control	23	8.58%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 268. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 14th, 2014, 23:00	#41
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	How wet does it have to be to stop the use of cruise control? __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Nov 15th, 2014, 07:32	#43
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...0_02b.htm#pg35 Here it is in black and white (well yellow) it also says the cc automatically trips off if the wheels spin or lock....I personally would risk it if it's not hydroplaning conditions....that's if my car had it fitted at least! __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Nov 15th, 2014, 16:44	#45
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	Hydroplaning conditions are when there is more water on the road than the tyre can dissipate. I don't routinely drive on oil so don't really have to consider that situation very often. __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Jun 29th, 2017, 12:17	#48
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Yesterday 22:18 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I have noticed that my CC on my 2002 V70 does not engine brake as much as I would like, so a hill with a speed camera at the bottom, usually requires me to intervene with a dab of the brakes. Otherwise I think it is great on motorways and anywhere I want to stick to a speed/speed limit. I too can also confirm that CC is not as fuel efficient as a careful driver, on roads that require varying throttle input, as against a flat motorway. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Nov 15th, 2014, 14:46	#44
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	What are hydroplaning conditions... a wet or oily road!

Nov 16th, 2014, 02:24	#46
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	Okay sorry I mentioned it. Note to self.... Don't try to be helpful and give advice.

Jul 1st, 2017, 12:15	#49
Phillg1986 Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2018 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maidstone	I have cc on my manual mg zt but always found it annoying with it turning off when changing gear! Am looking forward to trying it in my auto c70 as I imagine it to be much more useful with an auto box? Not that I actually know this

Jul 1st, 2017, 15:03	#50
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	I've voted don't use it.I've had at least 6 cars[including the 2 I currently own]that have had cruise control fitted but I've never used it on any of them,reason being I've never felt the need to.

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