Setting to make Cruise Control default to the ON setting?

[clavicus]

If anyone has ever used the intuitive cruise control that has existed on Mercedes Benz cars for half a century, every other set up would piss them off like it does me lol!

How do the Benzes do it?

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[Jmav2152]

If anyone has ever used the intuitive cruise control that has existed on Mercedes Benz cars for half a century, every other set up would piss them off like it does me lol!

Sir this is a Maverick forum.....wtf is a Benz!?!? lol

 

[huunvubu]

Before anyone can post nonsense claiming that such an option would be unsafe

But it IS UNSAFE.

I never realized that being unsafe was nonsense thanks for clearing that up

 

[inthecabin]

Yeah exactly what I want, I set CC to 75 mph as the last setting before exiting the freeway. I hit my brakes and it shuts off. I drive non-CC the rest of the way home. Shut it off then get back and I drive a different route with a 40 mph speed limit and turn CC on just to have it want to accelerate to 75 mph instantaneous … I think not. Hey Pastor pray that doesn’t happen… I don’t know what kind of peace pipe you pass around during your services but put it down.. WTF!! Maybe think through the logic of it!!??

 

[inthecabin]

Oops sorry, I’m sure your finger might get sore from too many taps plus forgive me not realizing you have to think while driving a 4000 pound missile around.. my bad..

 

[CallBall]

Yeah exactly what I want, I set CC to 75 mph as the last setting before exiting the freeway. I hit my brakes and it shuts off. I drive non-CC the rest of the way home. Shut it off then get back and I drive a different route with a 40 mph speed limit and turn CC on just to have it want to accelerate to 75 mph instantaneous … I think not. Hey Pastor pray that doesn’t happen… I don’t know what kind of peace pipe you pass around during your services but put it down.. WTF!! Maybe think through the logic of it!!??

I have this feature in my current vehicle (2014 Honda Accord) and also had it in my previous vehicle (2004 Honda Accord). That’s not how it works, the last speed I set is lost when I turn my car off. It just keeps the CC module turned on. I still have to set the speed the next time I turn the car on and use the CC, I just don’t have to turn the CC module itself on.

 

[Pastor_Zatx]

I have this feature in my current vehicle (2014 Honda Accord) and also had it in my previous vehicle (2004 Honda Accord). That’s not how it works, the last speed I set is lost when I turn my car off. It just keeps the CC module turned on. I still have to set the speed the next time I turn the car on and use the CC, I just don’t have to turn the CC module itself on.

^THIS!

Again, for most manufacturers this is how cruise control works. For more than 25 years I was a safety engineer; this is not an unsafe feature in any way shape or form.

And I would remind folks, my request was how to program MY Maverick to behave in this way, not YOURS. My decision does not affect your decisions in any way as well.

 

[Motorjunkie]

Sir this is a Maverick forum.....wtf is a Benz!?!? lol

Please don't curse on the website. I was making a comparison between an intuitive cruise control switch and the one that is not intuitive on my Maverick. Just saying this isn't rocket science but Ford wants to make it less intuitive than it needs to be.

 

[Motorjunkie]

How do the Benzes do it?

The lever is on the left side of the steering column either above or below the t/s stalk. Simply (with your hands on the wheel), push the lever up to set. Push it down to coast. Pull it toward you resume, Push it away from you to shut off or hit the brake to shut off. You never have to look away from the road or first turn it on. I can't believe others haven't adopted this perfect set up. Actually would cost less to produce.

 

[garryjohnson]

Honestly, I don't get it. Maybe I'm just too old and can remember driving many vehicles that didn't have cruise control, but I don't see the big deal over having to push a button. Push a button to turn it on, push another to set speed--done. It's not that hard. I'm all for user friendly, but, to me at least, pushing two buttons is not that difficult. Or am I missing something?

 

[kmish203]

My 2013 chevy cruze had a physical toggle switch that left cruise control in the on position all the time. It would obviously reset when the car was turned off and you could always set it lower than the previous cruise speed by using the set button instead of resume. It doesn't make sense to me either that I have to turn on cruise after I start the truck each time but my jeep was the same way so I've gotten used to it.

 

[Motorjunkie]

Honestly, I don't get it. Maybe I'm just too old and can remember driving many vehicles that didn't have cruise control, but I don't see the big deal over having to push a button. Push a button to turn it on, push another to set speed--done. It's not that hard. I'm all for user friendly, but, to me at least, pushing two buttons is not that difficult. Or am I missing something?

I am not young but pushing one button without having to look at it is way better. It's not that it is a Mercedes feature, it just that it's so intuitive. I don't get why others aren't that simple. It wouldn't cost one cent more, and perhaps less.

 

[garryjohnson]

I am not young but pushing one button without having to look at it is way better. It's not that it is a Mercedes feature, it just that it's so intuitive. I don't get why others aren't that simple. It wouldn't cost one cent more, and perhaps less.

You would still have to look to set the speed. I've had my truck for 7 1/2 months and I already know where the buttons are to turn on and set cruise control with only a quick glance. No more than checking my mirrors. I don't think that's really any worse than not having to push one button.

 

[Motorjunkie]

You would still have to look to set the speed. I've had my truck for 7 1/2 months and I already know where the buttons are to turn on and set cruise control with only a quick glance. No more than checking my mirrors. I don't think that's really any worse than not having to push one button.

To each his own. My point is that if you have ever driven a Mercedes for any length of time, my point would be exceedingly clear.

 

[garryjohnson]

To each his own. My point is that if you have ever driven a Mercedes for any length of time, my point would be exceedingly clear.

Sir, with all due respect, if I had ever owned a Mercedes, I don't think I would be driving a Maverick today unless my circumstances had drastically changed since. But I fully agree with you. We all have our preferences and just because yours and mine are different, it does not mean they are not both valid.

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