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How to activate the cruise control of the Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this guide we will see the main instructions on how to activate the cruise control system on the Smart Fortwo. First of all, get on board the car and start the engine; in order for the cruise control to activate, it is necessary to reach a certain minimum speed, using the buttons on the left to activate the speed regulator, as shown in the video. At this point, we will set the speed with the plus and minus buttons, which are found at the bottom right of the steering wheel; by pressing the activation button again or lightly touching the brake pedal, we will deactivate the cruise control.

Posted on 2 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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