Cruise-Master; Speed Warning Indicator - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

Cruise-Master
The optional Cruise-Master provides
fully automatic speed control for your
comfort when traveling on turnpikes,
expressways, or other non-congested
highways. The system automatically
disengages whenever the brake pedal
is depressed.
To engage the control, accelerate to
the desired cruising speed, push and
release the engagement button at the
end of the turn signal lever, and re-
lease accelerator pedal pressure. The
desired speed will be automatically
maintained.
When a lower cruising speed is de-
sired, press the engagement button
Speed Warning Indicator
The optional speed warning indicator
at the front of the speedometer dial
can be turned to the desired setting by
until the car slows to the desired speed,
then release the button.
If a temporary increase in car speed
is desired, depress the accelerator
pedal. When pressure on the acceler-
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ator pedal is released, the cruise con-
trol system will resume control at the
previously set· cruising speed.
When the system has been disen-
gaged by brake application, it may be
re-engaged when desired as previous-
ly described.
CAUTION:
Do not
use the Cruise-Master
when conditions do not warrant maintain-
ing a constant speed, such as in heavy
trafflc, or
on
winding · or slippery roads.
means of the knob below the dash
panel. When the car exceeds the speed ,
at which the indicator is set, a buzzer
will sound to remind the driver that
the desired speed has been exceeded.
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