Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 316

Setting operation
31E084
" Each function is described below.
1. Setting at a desired speed
The transmission must be in "D" before you set the
cruise control speed.
Bring the vehicle to the desired speed, press the control
lever downward in the "SET/COAST" direction and
release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you
may take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you need
acceleration – for example, when passing – depress the
accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the
set speed. When you release the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the
acceleration.
2. Cancelling the preset speed
You can cancel the preset speed by either of the
following:
a. Pulling the control lever in the "CANCEL" direction.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph),
the preset speed will be automatically cancelled.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below the
preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically be
cancelled.
If the preset speed automatically cancels out for other
than these reasons, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity.
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