20mph Cruise Control Settings

hortonds · 24th April 2017, 15:19

I often use the cruise control to set speeds in town, like: 30mph etc to stay within the speed limit. Lately there's been a lot of 20mph zones. Does anyone know if it's possible to lower the cruise control setting to do that?

MikeJohn · 24th April 2017, 16:12

I think I have seen 26mph written somewhere and described as the minimum.

Atcchus · 24th April 2017, 16:17

I think from 29 you can set cruise

steve-45 · 24th April 2017, 16:27

I quote from Page 112 of the facelift owners manual .....

The systems minimum operational speed is 22mph (35km/h) and below the maximum operating speed of 125mph (200km/h).

hortonds · 24th April 2017, 16:45

Hmmm yes, I realise it won't engage at 20mph ... I was just wondering if there was a T4 setting or mod that would change that.

HarryM1BYT · 24th April 2017, 17:29

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Originally Posted by steve-45

I quote from Page 112 of the facelift owners manual .....

The systems minimum operational speed is 22mph (35km/h) and below the maximum operating speed of 125mph (200km/h).

I used to suggest it was possible at 23mph, but recently I managed to activate it at 22mph. It is certainly not easy, but it is possible.

I recently heard that Police guidelines suggest that you will not get done for speeding in a 20mph zone, providing your speed is <27mph.

Avulon · 24th April 2017, 17:30

Just like to say that if I was another road user in a 20mph zone I don't think I'd be very happy that you might be driving with feet off doing your best not use the brakes.

Heddy · 24th April 2017, 17:49

Erm, cruise control is for cruising is it not? How can travelling around town (or anywhere) below 30 mph be termed as cruising? The first incline or drop in speed and the cruise would 'drop out' anyway, rendering it useless for the purpose you wish to use it for. Just saying

mh007 · 24th April 2017, 19:13

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

I recently heard that Police guidelines suggest that you will not get done for speeding in a 20mph zone, providing your speed is <27mph.

I was allegedly clocked doing 25mph around where I live.
This was last November at 17:45pm (so it was dark).
We have..ahem pink things with curly tails around here on motorbikes & they tuck themselves away & setup a camera on a tripod.
First time for me in 37yrs of driving, got offered the driving course (which of course I took).
The point being, there were others there that got caught doing 24mph.....allegedly!

steve-45 · 24th April 2017, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Heddy

Erm, cruise control is for cruising is it not? How can travelling around town (or anywhere) below 30 mph be termed as cruising? The first incline or drop in speed and the cruise would 'drop out' anyway, rendering it useless for the purpose you wish to use it for. Just saying

If its an auto, it would change down a gear to maintain the speed up an incline......

24th April 2017, 15:19	#1
hortonds Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Automatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dunstable Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	20mph Cruise Control Settings I often use the cruise control to set speeds in town, like: 30mph etc to stay within the speed limit. Lately there's been a lot of 20mph zones. Does anyone know if it's possible to lower the cruise control setting to do that? __________________ 300,000 miles and back on the road Jobs done: Everything you can possibly imagine ... I have the "Triggers Broom" of cars.

24th April 2017, 16:45	#5
hortonds Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Automatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dunstable Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Hmmm yes, I realise it won't engage at 20mph ... I was just wondering if there was a T4 setting or mod that would change that. __________________ 300,000 miles and back on the road Jobs done: Everything you can possibly imagine ... I have the "Triggers Broom" of cars.

24th April 2017, 17:30	#7
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Just like to say that if I was another road user in a 20mph zone I don't think I'd be very happy that you might be driving with feet off doing your best not use the brakes. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

24th April 2017, 16:12	#2
MikeJohn Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bisley Posts: 230 Thanks: 32 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	I think I have seen 26mph written somewhere and described as the minimum.

24th April 2017, 16:17	#3
Atcchus Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Auto Tourer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 274 Thanked 165 Times in 129 Posts	I think from 29 you can set cruise

24th April 2017, 16:27	#4
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I quote from Page 112 of the facelift owners manual ..... The systems minimum operational speed is 22mph (35km/h) and below the maximum operating speed of 125mph (200km/h).

24th April 2017, 17:49	#8
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Erm, cruise control is for cruising is it not? How can travelling around town (or anywhere) below 30 mph be termed as cruising? The first incline or drop in speed and the cruise would 'drop out' anyway, rendering it useless for the purpose you wish to use it for. Just saying