Thread: Engine Braking
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      05-04-2012, 11:11 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by Feanor View Post
I've been wondering how this works on the new cruise with brake function. I want to be able to let the car slow down by itself by reducing the cruise speed setting as I do at the moment. I don't want to waste fuel by the car applying the brakes unecessarily. If braking is needed I'll take control myself.
Brakes are applied if you overrun the set speed. Strange sensation, when it happens on my 330d. I also agree on not wanting to waste fuel.

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