Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off.
If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) . When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again.
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.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 buttons are located on the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.+RES (Resume): Press to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET- (Set): Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed.
(Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
This instrument panel cluster light comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
- Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on.
- Get up to the desired speed.
- Press the SET- button and release it.
- Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is at a set speed and the brakes are applied, this disengages the cruise control. The instrument panel cluster light also goes out, indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press +RES. The vehicle goes back to the previous set speed and stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
| • | Press and hold the +RES button until the desired speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RES button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already engaged:
| • | Press and hold the SET- button until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. |
| • | To slow down in small amounts, briefly press SET- . 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's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed that was set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works 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's speed. While going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle at a lower speed. However, when the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
| • | Step lightly on the brake pedal. |
| • | Press the button, to turn off the cruise control system. |
| • | Press the button. |
| When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster goes out. |
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
