How does cruise control work on the Lada Vesta?

What is cruise control

The engineering idea is more than 70 years old. To take care of driver fatigue during long drives in suburban areas, manufacturers began to introduce a mechanism into the car design that automatically regulates the speed mode. There is no need to press the accelerator: the driver gets less tired. In this case, the device takes into account descents/ascents and wind.

Cruise control capabilities. Photo source: https://1gai.ru/publ/523156-polzovatsja-kruiz-kontrolem-v-dozhd-opasno-ili-vse-zhe-mozhno.html

The system is activated at a speed of at least 40 km/h and is supported up to 180-200 km/h, so the option is not relevant in the city. The function is standardly installed on foreign cars and some versions of domestic auto industry products. But the mechanism can be mounted on any car. The type of engine, transmission (manual transmission, automatic transmission, robotic gearbox or variator) do not matter for installation, however, neither does the body: sedan, station wagon, hatchback.

What does having cruise control in a car do for a driver?

The additional option has become widespread. Car owners are increasingly using cruise control on the Lada Vesta. The initial feeling when turning on the cruise that the car is uncontrollable quickly passes, then the advantages of the device become obvious:

The driver relaxes and rests on the road: the right leg does not need to be constantly kept tense on the pedal.
Gasoline is consumed more economically, since the engine runs at the same pace.
The speed limit is maintained on a certain section of the highway: this way drivers avoid unnecessary fines for violations.

Car owners install CC (cruise control) in the budget basic versions “Classic” and “Start”, where this function is not provided in the equipment.

Choosing equipment for AMT (robot)

So, AvtoVAZ offers 3 configurations for the robot:

Classic
Comfort
Luxe

And also 3 packages of options

, the last of which is unique:

Optima
Multimedia
XV line

Let's start with the first and most empty configuration.

Equipment >

Driver and front passenger airbag
Anti-lock braking system with emergency brake assist (ABS+BAS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electric power steering
Power windows for front doors
Heated front seats
Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors
Air conditioner
Cooled glove box
Exterior mirrors with side direction indicators
Audio preparation
Wheels stamped R15 with caps

Oh, we could pay 55 thousand rubles for the mechanics. less, but the gears would click manually and get hot in the summer (since there is no air conditioning and a cooled glove compartment).

Comfort package = RUB 595,000

Unlike Classic, we have:

Driver's seat with height adjustment and lumbar support
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror
Rear parking sensors
Audio system (4.3" monochrome display, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 4 speakers
Exterior mirrors and exterior door handles in body color

Go ahead. What's with the options package?

Comfort package (Comfort) + Optima option package (Optima) = 610,000 rubles

We will add:

Heated windshield
Alloy wheels R15
Rear parking sensors
Audio system (4.3" monochrome display, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 4 speakers
Exterior mirrors and exterior door handles in body color

Luxe package (Lux) = 634,000 rub.

In the suite we now have:

Fog lights
Driver's seat armrest with tilt adjustment
Case for glasses
Illumination of entry and exit points in the front doors
Power windows for rear doors
Rain and light sensors
Radiator grille, glossy black
Casting R16

Not bad for a luxury, but it's not yet a top-of-the-line package!

Luxe package (Lux) + Multimedia option package (Multimedia) = RUB 658,000

Several modern components will be added:

Rear View Camera
Cruise control and speed limiter
Multifunction steering wheel
Multimedia system with navigation (7" color display with TouchScreen, FM/AM with RDS function, USB, SD card, AUX, Bluetooth, Hands free), 6 speakers

Good equipment, but also costs an order of magnitude more than the Classic. AvtoVAZ has another rare configuration, which will be discussed further.

Luxe package (Lux) + XV line option package = RUB 663,000

The top-end equipment of Vesta!

We now have unique features that set us apart from others:

Pads on the pedals
Textile rugs
Spoiler
Decorative exhaust pipe nozzle

This set looks really cool! As they say, the overall impression is made up of the little things that complement this package.

This is where our choice ends.

But we also need to mention the unique Lime color, for which the dealer will ask you for an additional 14 thousand rubles. By the way, only Luxury trim levels are painted in this color.

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How does cruise control work on Vesta?

There are more practical benefits from CC if you choose the right type of device:

Passive. This is a combination of a control unit, several controllers and a power drive of the throttle valve. When the car picks up the desired speed, the sensors record the value and transmit it to the electronic unit, which in turn sends a command to the throttle drive. Thanks to this, engine power remains constant. The sensors also detect changes in the road situation: descents/ascents. The ECU transmits the correction to the damper drive: the throttle opens and closes so as to maintain the optimal mode.
Adaptive. Radars and lidars, additional controllers were added to the new generation of spacecraft. The adaptive circuit also includes the car's anti-lock system, the EBD electronic regulator and the ESP car stabilizer. Now the complex “links” the car to other cars, adjusts it to the speed of the vehicle in front, while maintaining a safe distance.

QC is not an automatic system. To use the Lada Vesta, cruise control must be turned on and configured independently, and disconnected from the brake pedal control.

Let's sum it up

Of course, ideally you should buy a Lada Vesta in a luxury configuration. But for some it is too expensive, in this case you can take comfort. Many expected that the creation of domestic engineers would cost slightly less. That is why they often give preference to the same Solaris or Rio, which are the main competitors of Vesta. With a slight difference in price, Japanese cars look more profitable. Not at all because they are better or more comfortable, they have simply been tested for a long time and are considered very reliable and unpretentious. But even now we can safely say that the domestic novelty has found its niche, having overtaken Polo in sales in recent years. So we figured out the Lada Vesta car. You also know the basic package, what is included in it, and how it differs from more expensive configurations. The choice is always up to the buyer. Even the cheapest version of Vesta will please you if you love your car.

How to use cruise control on a Lada Vesta

The mechanism is activated by a button on the steering wheel or dashboard. A successful launch is indicated by an indicator.

How to use cruise control. Photo source: https://xraycars.ru/kak-ustanovit-shtatnyj-kruiz-kontrol-na-lada-xray-s-dvs-vaz/

Buttons and symbols:

ON/OFF – turn on/off.
SET/ACCEL – records the optimal speed. The message “CRUISE ENGAGED” appears on the board. If you press the key again, the recorded parameter increases by 2 km/h.
COAST – reduces the speed of movement.
RESUME – returns the vehicle to the previous specified parameter.

The ON/OFF button may not be on the steering wheel, then the system is turned on with the SET/ACCEL key. Deactivate the system of one of two pedals: brake or clutch.

A video of how cruise control works on a Lada Vesta can be viewed at the link:

Powertrains and transmission

Vehicle power unit Today, Lada Vesta is equipped with two four-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engines:

the base 1.6-liter power unit has a capacity of 106 “horses”;
a more powerful 122-horsepower engine of 1.8 liters in volume.

Vehicle performance depends on many factors, including the selected transmission.

106 hp, 1.6 l, manual transmission	106 hp, 1.6 l, robot	122 hp, 1.8 l, robot
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	11.2	14.1	12.1
Maximum speed (km/h)	175	178	186
Average fuel consumption per 100 km (l)	6.9	6.6	7.2

In 2022, it will be possible to equip more powerful 122-horsepower engines with manual transmission. The new Lada Vesta will accelerate to hundreds in 10.2 seconds, and its top speed will increase to 188. Average fuel consumption in the combined cycle will be 7.5 liters per hundred kilometers.

Steering wheel capabilities with cruise control

The functionality of a steering wheel with ACC (adaptive cruise control) installed is significantly expanded. If passive CC acts almost like a simple speed limiter, then ACC (adaptive cruise control) affects the dynamics of the car. So, when the car moves uphill, ACC changes the degree of opening of the throttle valve and the air supply to the internal combustion engine (ICE). This ensures safe running and sets the correct speed and load on the power unit. On descent the reverse process occurs.

Cruise control button. Photo source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvbTqY1BJbc

The front bumper is equipped with radars (their operation is based on electromagnetic and sound waves), or lidars (operating using infrared laser radiation). The devices analyze online maneuvers of passing vehicles and the state of stationary objects located ahead.

You need to configure the ACC to the desired speed limit, and the auxiliary unit itself will adjust the operation of the Lada Vesta to the specified parameters. That is, the car will go faster if the vehicle in front increases its speed. Or it will work the other way around when the hitchhiker lets off the gas.

Powertrains and transmission

Vehicle power unit Today, Lada Vesta is equipped with two four-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engines:

the base 1.6-liter power unit has a capacity of 106 “horses”;
a more powerful 122-horsepower engine of 1.8 liters in volume.

Vehicle performance depends on many factors, including the selected transmission.

106 hp, 1.6 l, manual transmission	106 hp, 1.6 l, robot	122 hp, 1.8 l, robot
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	11.2	14.1	12.1
Maximum speed (km/h)	175	178	186
Average fuel consumption per 100 km (l)	6.9	6.6	7.2

To bet or not to bet

Car enthusiasts are discussing this issue with interest on forums. Proponents and opponents of cruise control are divided into two opposing camps.

Some prove that the device is useful: the legs are rested, gasoline is saved by 1-5%, there are no fines for speeding.

Others don’t like to feel detached from control: when you don’t press the accelerator pedal, you forget to look at the speedometer, and this can let you down in a critical situation.

Connecting cruise control. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/532655660370756693/

Adaptive CC adapts to the general traffic flow, so you often have to “drag” behind slow trucks. The “carriage” nature of the movement tires some, while others enjoy being “carried around.”

In chaotic car traffic on bad roads, additional equipment is useless, even dangerous, so you need to control the situation yourself. But on autobahns and long stretches with excellent coverage, the device is indispensable.

Forum members are unanimous in their opinion that you cannot trust the automatic system more than yourself.

How much does cruise control cost on a Lada Vesta?

The original domestic model is the Lada Vesta Jet-Cruise cruise control. Includes: control unit, steering column sensor, plugs, signal LED. Also included in the set is a radio key fob, which is used to configure and control the mechanism. Product certification and 1 year warranty are mandatory conditions of sale.

Cruise control control unit. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/481434086557090128/

The device operates in the following modes:

“Economy” – connects where it is not possible to accelerate (parking, traffic jams).
“Dynamic” – for city streets.
“Sport” – for full use of the potential of cruise control on autobahns and intercity highways.

Self-installation takes 15-20 minutes; there is no need to interfere with the wiring. Price – 10-12 thousand rubles.

Installing cruise control on Vesta with your own hands is problematic. Only a high-class specialist can take on the job. The matter concerns electronics, interference with which is fraught with loss of warranty and subsequent expensive repairs.

Features of operation

Those who have driven cars equipped with standard cruisers will most likely not be attracted to such products - they are not very convenient to use and look unrespectable. But if such toys are new to someone, they may well come in handy.

Isn’t it dangerous to drive with these devices if they suddenly fail? After all, we interfered with the standard electrical equipment, breaking some of the car’s control circuits... We checked that when the power from both systems is turned off, the ability to control the car remains. Therefore, the manufacturers of both devices did not violate the old principle of “do no harm.”

Drivenge.

I constantly want to press the new steering column “lever”, which also “breathes” along with the steering column casing.

Jet-cruise KH.

The remote control is not backlit - on a dark country road you will have to manipulate it by touch. The indication only works at the moment of operation.

How much does the multifunction steering wheel cost on a Lada Vesta?

The universal steering wheel adds convenience to driving. From the factory, Vestas get a full-fledged multifunction steering wheel starting from the Comfort version.

For basic modifications, drivers buy and install the unit themselves or at a car service center. The article number of the original model is 8450006832. The price at different retail outlets is from 5,500 to 12,000 rubles.

Installation kit. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/536126543701738086/

For a cheap product you will have to buy an airbag (2,000 rubles), wires with connectors for 10-15 contacts (220 rubles).

A Lada cross kit for connecting a multi-steering wheel with overlays, buttons, scroll and wires will cost 8,500 rubles.

Choosing equipment for AMT (robot)

3 configurations:

Classic
Comfort
Luxe

3 option packages

Optima
Multimedia
XV line

Classic package (Classic) = 569,000 rubles

Driver and front passenger airbag
Anti-lock braking system with emergency brake assist (ABS+BAS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electric power steering
Power windows for front doors
Heated front seats
Electric drive and heated exterior mirrors
Air conditioner
Cooled glove box
Exterior mirrors with side direction indicators
Audio preparation
Wheels stamped R15 with caps

55 thousand rubles.