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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course,
shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to
reset it.
Once you're going about 25 mph (40
km/h)
or more,
you can move the cruise control switch from ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are three ways to go to a higher speed:
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Use the accelerator pedal
to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now
cruise at
the
higher speed.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to R/A for less than half a second and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6
km/h)
faster.
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you get up to the speed you want, and
then release the switch.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There
are
two ways to reduce
your
speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
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To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you
do
this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6
k m / h )
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you
take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will
slow
down to the cruise control speed
you
set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When
going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control
on
steep hills.
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