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.With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
The cruise control buttons are located on the turn signal/multifunction lever on the left side of the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press and hold the button on the back end of the cruise control lever, to turn the cruise control system on or off. The CC on or CC off message will appear on the instrument panel cluster at the odometer display to show that the cruise control system is on or off.A (Set/Accelerate): Press to set a speed and to accelerate the speed.
B (Resume/Coast): Press to resume a set speed and to decrease the speed.
Setting Cruise Control
For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be turned on until the brake has been applied once.
With automatic transmission, only use cruise control in D (Drive).
Press the On/Off button to turn on the cruise control. A message briefly appears on the instrument panel cluster at the odometer display when the cruise control has been turned on.
CC On Message
CC Off Message
- Press and the current speed is stored and maintained.
- Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The indicator light on the instrument panel cluster turns on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
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.
The cruise control automatically disengages under the following conditions:
| • | The vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h). |
| • | The brake is applied. |
| • | The clutch pedal is applied (for manual transmission vehicles). |
| • | The automatic transmission is in N (Neutral). |
| • | The On/Off button is pressed. |
Resuming a Set Speed
Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more and the cruise control is on, press . The vehicle returns to the previous speed selected before the cruise was disengaged.
The stored speed is deleted if the ignition is turned off.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
| • | Press and hold until the desired speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To increase vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press repeatedly. Each time this is done, the vehicle speed increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) without using the accelerator pedal. |
When the button is released the current speed is stored and maintained.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
| • | Press and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To reduce vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press repeatedly. Each time this is done, the vehicle speed decreases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). |
When the button is released the current speed is stored and maintained.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return 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. While going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. While going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down. Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise control.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to end cruise control:
| • | Step lightly on the brake or clutch pedal. |
| • | The automatic transmission is placed in N (Neutral). |
| • | Press the button. |
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
