With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Caution: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.Setting Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off.+RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
SET- (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or to decrease the set speed.
(Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control.
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
- Press the button with the cruise control symbol on it.
- Get up to the speed desired.
- Press the SET- button located on the steering wheel and release it.
- Take your foot off the accelerator.
Caution: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is traveling at least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle will go back to previously set speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
| • | If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the +RES symbol. Hold it there until the speed desired is reached, and then release the button. |
| • | To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the +RES symbol briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
To reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control:
| • | Press and hold the set button on the steering wheel until the lower desired speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To slow down in very small amounts, press the set button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise speed set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle's speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. While going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. While going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. Applying the brake turns off the cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage the cruise control:
| • | Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. |
| • | Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. |
| • | Press the cancel button. |
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
