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).
When the brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off.
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.
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
SET- : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate.
(Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control.
Setting 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.
- Get up to the speed desired.
- Press and release the SET- button located on the steering wheel.
- 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
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to increase the vehicle speed while using cruise control:
| • | Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control:
| • | Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. |
| • | To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET- button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is turned off.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
| • | Step lightly on the brake pedal. |
| • | Press the button. |
| • | Press the button. |
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
