Not that I would ever do this, but I happen to know that you can unplug the radar sensor in freightliners to disable the adaptive cruise control and you can still use regular cruise control.
So what about a Volvo? I have a 2019 VNL 760. Now being the outstanding driver that I am, I would never tamper with my company's equipment... That being said, if I unplug the sensor for the adaptive cruise on this Volvo, will I be able to use regular cruise control or will I have no cruise control at all?
Does cruise control still work with adaptive cruise sensor unplugged?
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Cobrawastaken, Sep 12, 2019.
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Why do u want to disable adaptive cruise. I actually kinda like it. Keeps u a certain number of ft away from the vehicle in front of u . it works great when running with somebody the same speed , if they are a little heavier than u and alow down a couple mph on the hill, u wont run up into the back of them. Pretty neat feauture if u ask me
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I know how to drive, I DO NOT need an electronic device applying the brakes!PaulMinternational, Coover, Another Canadian driver and 4 others Thank this. -
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Adaptive cruise is fine, but what I don't like is the constant beeping every time someone gets in front of me, or if I'm about to try and pass someone. I'm not gonna change lanes to pass people when I'm 2 semi truck lengths behind them. Less time spent in the left lane the better.
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Only acts as a safety device when it really should instead of the insane beeping that most companies use with the other configurations.Another Canadian driver, x1Heavy and D.Tibbitt Thank this. -
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I personally would refuse to endure a period of time in a deliberately by your company configured Beep beep beep brake slamming cab.
The message I get from your company whose actions speak louder than soothing words of safety etc is that I must be a very stupid driver to accept this situation there. Others have already described the dangers in addition to the OP.
I have two thoughts. Reconfigure the system to be silent and let you be the driver and decider of brakes. or quit that company and go elsewhere before something really bad happens because of the stupidity displayed by a company intent on configuring safety devices way beyond reason. It shows lack of trust for all the drivers on their fleet.
If you cannot trust me with a 200,000 tractor trailer with a million in narcotics and time sensitive chemo drugs (Some are no good after a day or hours...) then you want a robot to drive it for you. Not professional drivers.Another Canadian driver Thanks this.
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