The mechanics behind Cruise Control feature

Cruise control blog

 

 

 

For those of you who spend more time on the road than usual, the cruise control feature may sound like divine intervention (It literally is!). Without cruise control feature, your long road trips will never be the fun, exciting, and relaxing getaways as they are. The best part of this innovative drive control is that you no longer feel fatigued and tired with long road time. This technology has improved from the time it was first launched but the mechanics are still the same and it has saved roadies the tiresome long hauls that were previously inevitable. 

 

Kia has redefined mobility with the most advanced technology features that make Kia cars one of the most innovative, safest, and reliable vehicles. Almost all the best crossover SUVs in Pakistan host this cruise control feature. Kia Sportage, known for being one of the best SUVs in Pakistan, is equipped with cruise control as a standard feature in all three trims; Sportage Alpha, AWD (All Wheel Drive), and FWD (Front Wheel Drive). Other Kia cars that are equipped with cruise control are Kia Stonic EX Plus, Kia Sorento (AWD and FWD), and Kia Carnival GLS, GLS Plus, and Executive) with the only exception Kia Picanto in the powerful line-up of Kia Pakistan.    

 

 

What is Cruise Control?

 

 

Cruise control is an invaluable addition to luxury vehicles that allow the driver to manage speed indefinitely by setting the vehicle’s speed and allowing it to maintain that over long routes. The cruise control technology is designed with a range of safety concerns and this is the underlying reason the cruise control feature disengages when you press the brakes. Some manual transmission vehicles come with an automatic deactivate configuration. These controls are usually found on the steering wheel with advanced control set-ups that allow the driver to accelerate and decelerate with a push button. This is more convenient than the previous cruise control setups where the driver has to tap the brakes in order to set the speed manually with the gas pedal.

 

 

What is Adaptive Cruise Control?

 

 

With the continuous improvement of cruise control technology, the modern version is now referred to as Adaptive Cruise Control. This technology uses lidar or radar to slow down and align with the speed of the car in front of them. This feature was first launched by Mercedes Benz in 1999. This system was later adopted by various automobile manufacturers as part of their safety kit and varies in functionality to the point where some cruise control configurations come to a stop and some slow down to a specified speed limit. So the next time you test drive your new car, make sure to ask which cruise control configuration is available in the drive.            

 

 

How does Cruise Control work? 

 

 

If you pay close attention, cruise control technology mimics the behavior of a well-informed driver that looks around for any road disruption and adjusts the speed to avoid any possible collision. This is why this feature has gained much popularity as it saves the hassle of frequently pressing the gas pedal.

 

The cruise control technology uses an actuator to control the speed and maintain that over a long distance. The accelerator pedal is connected to the cruise control by a cable to maintain the pre-set speed in older cars. In new cars, this system is wireless and is connected via a computer program where it is linked through various throttle controllers and sensors to activate it.    

 

In order to use the cruise control feature, first press the button on the end of the control stalk behind the steering wheel. When the instrument display blinks the light that the system is ready, press the accelerator to your desired speed and then press stalk down to set it. 

 

 

When should you use the Cruise Control feature? 

 

 

The cruise control feature is designed specifically to ease up your feet during long drive hours on highways and dry weather so that you can enjoy your journey without having to control the speed.

The best practice to use cruise control feature is to activate it on highways and on far-off roads. Also always maintain a safe distance and be aware of your overall surroundings before turning the cruise control feature on.   

 

 

Advantages of Cruise Control 

 

 

Cruise control comes with its own perks and trust me you don't want to miss out on this life-saving driving feature. If you are new to the cruise control function well here is how it impacts your driving experience. 

 

Since the cruise control function allows you to ease up your feet on the gas pedal, your vehicle will be consuming less fuel and thus you get to enjoy better fuel economy every time you turn on the cruise control. 

 

By turning the cruise control function on, you can kick back, relax and enjoy the scenic views all the way to your destination. Your feet will get the much-needed rest as well for a more comfortable drive ahead. 

 

 

Conclusion 

 

 

Cruise Control is now a standard feature of all the latest SUV cars 2022 and is one of the most sought out drive control in the low price SUVs in Pakistan. Since Kia has made it a built-in highlight of all Kia SUVs currently available at all Kia Motors Pakistan dealerships, you get to enjoy a comfortable restful drive no matter how long the route might be. Kia Motors Site, an authorized Kia Lucky Motors dealership in Karachi is offering all car care and maintenance services with genuine Kia parts at Kia service center. So you can check-in for cruise control service if you face malfunctioning in the configuration. In case you haven’t used the cruise control feature yet, give it a try. You will never go back to driving the old way that is for sure. 

 

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